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In the Spring of 2024, Lucas Beckman<\/a> had the best seat in the house for the worst feeling in the rink. He was a 16-year-old, not even technically in his rookie season (he suited up for just seven regular season games) and had just watched his Baie-Comeau Drakkar fall in a four-game sweep to the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the Gilles-Courteau Trophy Final.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a feeling that has stayed with him as he first moved up to the starting role in Baie-Comeau, then moved on to Chicoutimi in January. Now with a second shot at a QMJHL playoff title with the Saguen\u00e9ens, Beckman maintains perspective.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI got to see what it took,\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/span> he says of his earlier brush with a potential championship.<\/p>\n

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\u201cUnfortunately, we lost, and there were a lot of guys on that team that, for them, it was their last chance to win, not just as juniors, but in their hockey careers. Seeing that and feeling that and now getting another opportunity, this time playing at 18, is really special. It’s not something to take for granted.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Saguen\u00e9ens made it plain for all to see; this was the year in Chicoutimi. Five years of building was going to yield results, one way or the other. And when the trade period opened, Beckman was one of many to make his way to the club. Yes, there was quantity. But there was also plenty of quality.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey\u2019ve built a team on leadership and identity.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong> <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe guys that they got, they weren’t just superstars. They were also leaders on their teams,” Beckman points out. “When I got here, I was really welcomed. I already knew a lot of players on the team as well as the staff and coaches. And I think that helped us all gel really quickly and be able to be in the position we’re in right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adding depth up front of bolstering the blue line \u2013 two things the Sags did in spades \u2013 is one thing. But what about between the pipes? Veteran netminder Rapha\u00ebl Pr\u00e9court has put in two and a half solid seasons in the blue and white but hasn\u2019t appeared in a game since March 21. How has the dynamic evolved between two teens used to being the go-to guy?<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cSince I got here, we’ve been getting along super well,\u201d Beckman explains. \u201cBasically, he could be the starter right now as well, but it hasn’t tarnished our friendship or our relationship at all. We push each other. That’s what I said since the first day I got here, that I was going to push him to do better and he was going to push me to do better in games and practices. There’s only been positives with that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beckman has indeed been the man, crafting an overall 23-2 record entering the Final for a Saguen\u00e9ens squad that\u2019s been waiting a generation to reach this stage of the postseason. When he picked up the win in Game 2 of the current series versus Moncton, he became the first Sags netminder to earn a victory in the championship round since \u00c9ric Fichaud, back in 1994. For a club ripe with history, Beckman takes the historical context of his achievements in stride.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s special, for sure,\u201d he admits. \u201cWe can be proud of what we’ve accomplished so far, but it’s really not done.”<\/p>\n

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“We want to go down in history as winners and bring pride to the region of Saguenay.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s little doubt the fans who pack the Centre Georges-V\u00e9zina are riding a high thanks to Beckman and his teammates. But there\u2019s still work to be done against a Wildcats squad that\u2019s been here before. If a third Gilles-Courteau Trophy banner lands in that rink\u2019s historic rafters, what could wind up being the difference maker?<\/p>\n

\u201cI think there’s two things,\u201d Beckman considers. \u201cThere\u2019s our responsibility. I think we have a team that, no matter the score, we always play the same way. We don’t cheat. We focus on the defensive end. Also, we play all our players. We roll four lines, which could help avoid injuries for everybody. That could possibly give us the edge in a long series.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>But as he learned while being one of the freshest faces in the \u2019Q\u2019, Beckman isn\u2019t going to worry about win number 16 until the rest are firmly nailed down.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not just satisfied to get to the final,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe’re here to win it.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The Laval Voisins (QMJHL) legend, CHL single-season record holder for goals and points, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, two-time Stanley Cup champion, and Pittsburgh Penguins icon ranks No. 1 on the CHL\u2019s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list; full rankings and player bios are available at <\/i>chl.ca\/chl50<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce that Laval Voisins and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) alumnus Mario Lemieux has been ranked No. 1 on the CHL\u2019s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list, a marquee initiative of the CHL\u2019s 50th anniversary season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lemieux\u2019s selection completes the countdown, with all 50 players now revealed, and provides a fitting finish at the top of the rankings. A pair of Pittsburgh Penguins cornerstone players, past and present, occupy the first two spots, with Lemieux at No. 1 and Rimouski Oc\u00e9anic (QMJHL) alumnus Sidney Crosby at No. 2. The completed top five also includes Peterborough Petes and Soo Greyhounds (OHL) alumnus Wayne Gretzky at No. 3, Erie Otters (OHL) alumnus Connor McDavid at No. 4, and Laval National (QMJHL) alumnus Mike Bossy at No. 5.<\/span><\/p>\n

The countdown recognizes the greatest players from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) since 1975-76, celebrating the stars who have defined major junior hockey over the past five decades. As part of the initiative, <\/span>a panel of media members first selected the Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years<\/span><\/a>. The final ranking order was then determined using a weighted formula that combined media and fan voting to rank the players from No. 1 through No. 50.<\/span><\/p>\n

KEY FACTS & MEDIA NOTES: CHL TOP 50 PLAYERS<\/b><\/a>
\nMEDIA RESOURCES (PHOTOS, LOGOS, VIDEOS & MORE)<\/b><\/a>
\nMARIO LEMIEUX MEDIA RESOURCES (PHOTOS, LOGOS, VIDEOS & MORE)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI’m honored to be chosen among this group of great players. My time at Laval and in the QMJHL played a big role in preparing me for an NHL career,\u201d said Lemieux. \u201cWe all appreciate what the CHL has meant to Canadian hockey and the development of our players through the years.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMario Lemieux\u2019s dominance with the Laval Voisins remains one of the defining achievements in CHL history,\u201d stated Dan MacKenzie, President of the CHL. \u201cHis 1983-84 season set a standard that has stood for more than 40 years, and the career that followed only strengthened his place among the greatest players our game has ever seen. As we complete this countdown, the full Top 50 list is a powerful reminder of the elite talent the CHL has developed across generations, from era-defining stars like Mario to today\u2019s best players. It reflects the role that our Leagues play in developing these young men into not just elite hockey players but also world-class citizens. It reinforces the impact our Clubs have on their communities, and why the CHL continues to be the best development league in the world. On behalf of the CHL, congratulations to Mario and to all 50 players recognized through this anniversary initiative.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in hockey history, Lemieux\u2019s rise to stardom began in Laval, where he produced one of the most dominant careers ever seen in the CHL. Selected first overall by the Voisins in the 1981 QMJHL Draft, the Montreal, Que., product recorded 96 points (30 goals and 66 assists) in 64 games during his rookie season in 1981-82, before adding 14 points in 18 playoff contests.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lemieux elevated his production in 1982-83, recording 184 points (84 goals and 100 assists) in 66 regular-season games with Laval. He added 32 points, including 14 goals and 18 assists, in 12 playoff games and was named to the QMJHL Second All-Star Team.<\/span><\/p>\n

His 1983-84 season remains one of the greatest individual campaigns in hockey history. Over 70 regular-season games with Laval, Lemieux set CHL single-season records with 133 goals and 282 points, while adding 149 assists. His remarkable campaign also included a CHL-record 61-game point streak, 21 hat tricks, five games with eight or more points, and a 50-goal mark reached in just 27 games.<\/span><\/p>\n

In his final regular-season game with Laval, Lemieux scored six goals and added five assists in a 16-4 win over Longueuil, finishing the campaign with a CHL-record 133 goals and capturing the QMJHL scoring title by 112 points over linemate Jacques Goyette.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lemieux continued his dominance in the 1984 QMJHL Playoffs, posting 52 points (29 goals and 23 assists) in 14 games as Laval captured the QMJHL championship and advanced to the 1984 Memorial Cup. His 29 playoff goals set a QMJHL record that stood for 14 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

For his historic 1983-84 season, Lemieux was named CHL Player of the Year, QMJHL MVP, QMJHL Top Scorer, QMJHL Top Pro Prospect, and QMJHL Playoff MVP. Across three seasons with Laval, he totalled 562 points \u2014 247 goals and 315 assists \u2014 in 200 regular-season games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lemieux\u2019s legacy in junior hockey has continued to be recognized long after his time with Laval. He was inducted into the QMJHL Hall of Fame in 1999, named the Laval Voisins\u2019 centre on the club\u2019s All-Time Team that same year, and selected as the centre on the CHL All-Time Team alongside goaltender Bernie Parent (Niagara Falls Flyers \/ OHL), defenceman Bobby Orr (Oshawa Generals \/ OHL), Denis Potvin (Ottawa 67\u2019s \/ OHL), Guy Lafleur (Qu\u00e9bec Remparts \/ QMJHL), and Brian Propp (Brandon Wheat Kings \/ WHL). In 2019, he was selected as the No. 2 player in QMJHL history by a panel of distinguished members of the hockey community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following his CHL career, Lemieux was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1984 NHL Draft. He made an immediate impact in the NHL, scoring on his first shot on his first shift in his debut, and went on to record 100 points (43 goals and 57 assists) as a rookie in 1984-85, earning the Calder Trophy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lemieux\u2019s NHL career stands among the most decorated in league history. A Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, he won two Stanley Cup championships with Pittsburgh in 1991 and 1992, capturing the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP both years. His NHL r\u00e9sum\u00e9 also includes three Hart Trophies, four Ted Lindsay Awards \u2014 formerly known as the Lester B. Pearson Award \u2014 six Art Ross Trophies, three NHL goal-scoring titles, the Bill Masterton Trophy, five NHL First All-Star Team selections, and four NHL Second All-Star Team selections Named one of the NHL\u2019s 100 Greatest Players in 2017, Lemieux retired in 2006 with 690 goals, 1,033 assists, and 1,723 points in 915 regular-season games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Internationally, Lemieux also built an exceptional r\u00e9sum\u00e9 with Canada. He won bronze at the 1983 IIHF World Junior Championship, helped Canada earn silver at the 1985 IIHF World Championship, played a pivotal role in Canada\u2019s 1987 Canada Cup victory, captained Canada to Olympic gold in 2002, and captained Canada to gold at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. He was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2008 and was named to Canada\u2019s IIHF All-Time Team in 2020 as part of the 100th anniversary of the Ice Hockey World Championships.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Lemieux officially revealed at No. 1, all 50 players on the CHL\u2019s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list have now been announced. Full rankings and player bios are available at <\/span>chl.ca\/chl50<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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