The 2004–05 QMJHL season was the 36th season in the history of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The QMJHL inaugurates the Guy Carbonneau Trophy, awarded to the league's "Best Defensive Forward," and the Kevin Lowe Trophy, awarded to the league's "Best Defensive Defenceman." Sixteen teams played 70 games each in the schedule.
Sidney Crosby was the league's top scorer, regular season MVP, Playoff leading scorer, and playoff MVP. Crosby helped lead the Rimouski Océanic on a 28-game unbeaten streak to close out the season, and finishing first overall in the regular season winning their second Jean Rougeau Trophy. Rimouski extended its unbeaten streak to 35 games in the playoffs, and lost only once, en route to winning their second President's Cup, defeating the Halifax Mooseheads in the finals.
1 James Sheppard (W) 1988-04-252 Alex Lamontagne (D) 1988-04-073 Jason Legault (D) 1988-02-234 Benjamin Breault (C) 1988-02-215 Pier-Alexandre Poulin (C) 1988-02-186 Henrick Lavoie (W) 1988-01-147 Peter-James Corsi (C) 1988-08-038 Jonathan Bernier (G) 1988-08-079 Yannick Riendeau (W) 1988-06-1810 Maxime Tanguay (C) 1988-11-1611 Alex Biega (D) 1988-04-0412 Guillaume Durand (D) 1988-02-0213 Pascal Boutin (D) 1988-05-1414 Wesley Welcher (C) 1987-09-1415 Maxim Noreau (D) 1987-05-2416 Nicolas Blanchard (C) 1987-05-31Source:Final standings
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OL = Overtime loss; PTS = Points; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against
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complete scoring statisticsThe 2004 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge was hosted by Quebec City and Montreal. On November 21, 2004, the Russian Selects defeated the QMJHL All-stars 4–3 in a shootout (2–0) at the Colisée Pepsi. On November 22, 2004, the Russian Selects defeated the QMJHL All-stars 4–3 in a shootout (3–0) at the Bell Centre. Since the tournament began in 2003, the Russian Selects had an all-time record of 3 wins and 1 loss versus the QMJHL All-stars.
Each regular season division winner received a first round bye, and ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall. Remaining teams were ranked 4th to 13th, regardless of division.
Sidney Crosby was the leading scorer of the playoffs with 31 points (14 goals, 17 assists).
Coaches were no longer named to all-star teams as of the 2004–05 season.
First teamGoaltender - Julien Ellis, Shawinigan CataractesLeft defence - Nicolas Marcotte, Chicoutimi SaguenéensRight defence - Mario Scalzo, Victoriaville Tigres / Rimouski OcéanicLeft winger - Maxime Boisclair, Chicoutimi SaguenéensCentreman - Marc-Antoine Pouliot, Rimouski OcéanicRight winger - Sidney Crosby, Rimouski OcéanicSecond teamGoaltender - Corey Crawford, Moncton WildcatsLeft defence - Sam Roberts, Gatineau OlympiquesRight defence - Alexandre Picard, Lewiston MaineiacsLeft winger - Dany Roussin, Rimouski OcéanicCentreman - David Desharnais, Chicoutimi SaguenéensRight winger - Alex Bourret, Lewiston MaineiacsRookie teamGoaltender - Maxime Joyal, Quebec RempartsLeft defence - Oskars Bartulis, Moncton WildcatsRight defence - Kris Letang, Val-d'Or ForeursLeft winger - Viatcheslav Trukhno, P.E.I. RocketCentreman - Derick Brassard, Drummondville VoltigeursRight winger - Alexander Radulov, Quebec RempartsList of First/Second/Rookie team all-stars.Trophies and awards
TeamPresident's Cup - Playoff Champions, Rimouski OcéanicJean Rougeau Trophy - Regular Season Champions, Rimouski OcéanicLuc Robitaille Trophy - Team that scored the most goals, Rimouski OcéanicRobert Lebel Trophy - Team with best GAA, Halifax MooseheadsPlayerMichel Brière Memorial Trophy - Most Valuable Player, Sidney Crosby, Rimouski OcéanicJean Béliveau Trophy - Top Scorer, Sidney Crosby, Rimouski OcéanicGuy Lafleur Trophy - Playoff MVP, Sidney Crosby, Rimouski OcéanicTelus Cup – Offensive - Offensive Player of the Year, Sidney Crosby, Rimouski OcéanicTelus Cup – Defensive - Defensive Player of the Year, Martin Houle, Cape Breton Screaming EaglesJacques Plante Memorial Trophy - Best GAA, Julien Ellis, Shawinigan CataractesGuy Carbonneau Trophy - Best Defensive Forward, Simon Courcelles, Quebec RempartsEmile Bouchard Trophy - Defenceman of the Year, Mario Scalzo, Rimouski Océanic & Victoriaville TigresKevin Lowe Trophy - Best Defensive Defenceman, Nathan Saunders, Moncton WildcatsMike Bossy Trophy - Best Pro Prospect, Sidney Crosby, Rimouski OceanicRDS Cup - Rookie of the Year, Derick Brassard, Drummondville VoltigeursMichel Bergeron Trophy - Offensive Rookie of the Year, Derick Brassard, Drummondville VoltigeursRaymond Lagacé Trophy - Defensive Rookie of the Year, Maxime Joyal, Quebec RempartsFrank J. Selke Memorial Trophy - Most sportsmanlike player, David Desharnais, Chicoutimi SaguenéensQMJHL Humanitarian of the Year - Humanitarian of the Year, Guillaume Desbiens, Rouyn-Noranda HuskiesMarcel Robert Trophy - Best Scholastic Player, Guillaume Demers, Cape Breton Screaming EaglesPaul Dumont Trophy - Personality of the Year, Sidney Crosby, Rimouski OcéanicExecutiveRon Lapointe Trophy - Coach of the Year, Richard Martel, Chicoutimi SaguenéensJohn Horman Trophy - Executive of the Year, Eric Verrier, Drummondville VoltigeursJean Sawyer Trophy - Marketing Director of the Year, Michel Boivin, & Pierre Cardinal, Chicoutimi Saguenéens 