QMJHL -- QUEBEC MARITIMES JR.
18 teams across Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Premier French-language junior hockey league.
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League -- Major Junior
18 TEAMS • QC + ATLANTIC CANADA
Founded 1969 • Part of Canadian Hockey League (CHL)
Teams
18
Age Range
16-20
Founded
1969
CHL Member
Yes
ABOUT THE QMJHL
The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League is one of three Major Junior leagues in the CHL, and the only one in the predominantly French-speaking province of Quebec. The league has produced many NHL stars, including Mario Lemieux and Guy Carbonneau. The QMJHL is known for its fast-paced, skilled style of play and its passionate fanbase. The league also runs the annual NHL Draft Combine. The QMJHL season runs from September to March, culminating in the Memorial Cup.