The Saint-Hyacinthe Laser were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1989 to 1996. They played their home games at Stade L.P. Gaucher in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada.

History

The Saint-Hyacinthe Laser were born in 1989 after the Verdun Junior Canadiens were bought and moved to the city of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. The team played for seven years before moving to Rouyn-Noranda. In the third year of operation, general manager Claude Lemieux was named Executive of the Year (John Horman Trophy). He rebuilt the Verdun Junior Canadiens team that struggled in last place in the QMJHL for three seasons into a club with a winning record, and was awarded for many individual achievements in the next few years. Richard Martel was awarded Coach of the Year in 1993-94 (Ron Lapointe Trophy). His assistant coach that season was Mario Pouliot.

Players

The most notable player in the team's history is goaltender Martin Brodeur. He played three full seasons with the Laser, being drafted 20th overall in the 1st round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.

Award winners

CHL Player of the Year CHL Sportsman of the Year CHL Humanitarian of the Year Jean Béliveau Trophy (Top Scorer) Michel Brière Commemorative Trophy (Most valuable player) Shell Cup – Offensive (Offensive player of the year) Raymond Lagacé Trophy (Offensive Rookie of the Year) Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy (Most sportsmanlike player) Paul Dumont Trophy (Personality of the year) Wittnauer Plaque (Best community involvement)

NHL alumni

• Martin Brodeur • Frederic Cassivi • Eric Charron • Martin Gendron • Eric Landry • Georges Laraque • Craig Martin • Dean Melanson • Patrick Poulin • Remi Royer • Pierre Sevigny

Season-by-season results

Regular season

Playoffs