Baie-Comeau Drakkar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Baie-Comeau DrakkarDrakkar de Baie-Comeau |
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| City | Baie-Comeau, Quebec |
| League | Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League |
| Conference | East |
| Division | East |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Home arena | Centre Henry-Leonard |
| Colours | Red, white and gold |
| General manager | Jean-François Grégoire |
| Head coach | Jean-François Grégoire |
| Website | www.le-drakkar.com |
The Baie-Comeau Drakkar is a Canadian junior ice hockey team. They play in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Their home arena is Centre Henry-Leonard in Baie-Comeau, Quebec. The team's name, "Drakkar," comes from a type of longship. These were special ships used by Vikings long ago.
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Team History: The Drakkar's Journey
The Drakkar team joined the QMJHL for the 1997–98 season. One of the people who helped start the team was Marius Fortier. He also helped create the Quebec Nordiques, another famous hockey team.
The Drakkar have had some good seasons. They have reached the league finals twice, in 2013 and 2014. However, they have not yet won the President's Cup. This is the championship trophy for the QMJHL. They have had nine winning seasons in their history. In the 2012–13 season, they had the second-best record. They made it to the finals but lost to the Halifax Mooseheads.
A documentary film called Junior was made about the team. It followed them during their 2005–06 season. The film was created by the National Film Board of Canada.
Famous Players Who Played for Drakkar
Many players from the Baie-Comeau Drakkar have gone on to play in the National Hockey League (NHL). Some of these players include Marc-André Bergeron, Jean-François Jacques, Yanick Lehoux, and Gabriel Bourque. These players started their careers with the Drakkar.
Drakkar Coaches: Leading the Team
Over the years, several important coaches have led the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. Some of the well-known coaches include Richard Martel, Mario Pouliot, and Éric Veilleux. These coaches helped guide the team and its players.
Team Records: Who Holds the Top Spots?
The Baie-Comeau Drakkar has some impressive team records. The player with the most points in team history is Yanick Lehoux. He scored 164 goals and made 218 assists, totaling 382 points. He also holds the record for the most goals and assists.
Another record holder is Thierry Douville. He has the most penalty minutes in team history, with 1104 minutes. Frédéric Gamelin has played the most games for the team. He played in 315 games, showing great dedication to the Drakkar.
Notable Players: Drakkar Stars
- Marc-André Bergeron (born 1980), a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the NHL.
- Jean-François Jacques (born 1985), another Canadian ice hockey player who played professionally.
- Eliezer Sherbatov (born 1991), a Canadian-Israeli ice hockey player.
