Brad Sidney Marchand Crosby 2 SHOWCASE NEW ENGLAND 2018 Charlie Coyle Sean Couturier Kris Letang Vincent Lecavalier Nathan MacKinnon Saint John Sea Dogs Drummondville Voltigeurs Val-d’Or Foreurs Rimouski Océanic Halifax Mooseheads 3 SCHEDULE SHOWCASE 9:30 am - Registration NEW ENGLAND 2018 10:00 am - Guest Speaker (Players and Parents) 11:00 am - QMJHL Presentation (Players and Parents) Noon - Lunch 1:00 pm - Off-ice clinics 3:30 pm - Game TO REGISTER, VISIT: theqmjhl.ca/2018-qmjhl-new-england-showcase/ THE COST: $50. OF NOTE, THIS WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR NCAA ELIGIBILITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ANDREW ANDRICOPOULOS QMJHL Central Scouting – New England Territory (978) 914-5607 PIERRE LEDUC APRIL 8th Director, Hockey Operations (450) 650-0500 ext. 217 [email protected] ESSEX SPORTS CENTER 15 Manning Road, Middleton MA 01949 Visit the registration website for hotel details. Nikita Kucherov 4 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies SHOWCASE The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League NEW ENGLAND (QMJHL) is one of three regional leagues 2018 (along with the WHL and the OHL) in the 1 Canadian Hockey League (CHL). THE QMJHL & ITS PILLARS HOCKEY Number of players listed among NHL Central Scouting’s A SHOT AT THE NHL November ‘Players to Watch’ list for the 2018 NHL Draft. Every year, approximately half of all players drafted by 139 NHL clubs are CHL players. % Million fans that attended a CHL game 50 last season. Gerard Gallant Saint John Sea Dogs One day, you could say that you used the QMJHL as a stepping stone to a NHL career or, as former players have, tell the tale of playing alongside superstar Get the opportunity to learn from NHL-caliber coaches. Our alumni head 9 alumni such as Sidney Crosby, Brad Marchand, coaches currently active in the NHL include Alain Vigneault (New York Nikita Kucherov, Adam Erne and Charlie Coyle. Rangers), Gerard Gallant (Las Vegas Golden Knights), Claude Julien (Montreal Canadiens) and Guy Boucher (Ottawa Senators). Several of our coaches make the jump to professional hockey every season. 5 Claude Giroux SHOWCASE Gatineau Olympiques NEW ENGLAND 2018 Play more games and develop your skillset so that NHL scouts take notice. Although all nationalities and languages are welcome, the language of hockey is English which is the language used by coaches in 612 day-to-day activities and tutorials; it is the language spoken in the DID YOU KNOW... dressing rooms, during practices and games. • 11% of NHL players come from the QMJHL. • On average, 23 players are selected each year in the NHL Entry Draft. • NHL scouts cover our games more than any other league. • We offer the highest caliber and most exciting level of play. • We issue more than 400 media accreditations for news personnel and close to 100 accreditations for photographers who follow our activities. Nik Ehlers Halifax Mooseheads 6 SHOWCASE NEW ENGLAND 2018 2 EDUCATION Alexandre Picard-Hooper Alexis D’Aoust (2006-07) (2015-16) QMJHL Scholastic Players of the Year We’re proud to say that our players graduate from high school at a rate higher than the Canadian national average. Tremendous efforts are deployed by the League, its teams and its players to make this happen. It is essential that a major junior hockey player progress through his studies. All QMJHL players are expected to attend school and to succeed. Although combining school and hockey is not an easy undertaking, it is certainly feasible if the player is determined and properly supervised. Several resources are available to student-athletes who wish to minimize the disadvantages of a busy hockey schedule and who are eager to earn their degree. Educational advisors and tutors accompany the team on the road and are at their disposal to motivate, supervise or even call them back to order whenever necessary. 7 SHOWCASE NEW ENGLAND 2018 In 2005, the League adopted a rigorous education policy with strict academic standards for its teams and players. • The education policy outlines that players must follow high school or pre-university courses during their junior internship. • Teams cover the entire cost of schooling, travel, books, tuition and other school-related expenses while in the QMJHL. • Former players are eligible to receive scholarships that can reach up to $24,000 per player for those who pursue their education in a trade school or at a University. • Each team employs an academic advisor. • The QMJHL ensures that each student-athlete benefits from a solid academic environment and from the necessary resources. • The success rates of players attending high school is approximately 99%. • Teams extend help to players who wish to pursue their education during the summer. Pat Lafontaine Verdun Junior 8 SHOWCASE As mentioned, the QMJHL and its teams support players throughout their academic NEW ENGLAND 2018 careers, including those who choose to pursue their studies following their major junior experience. Generous grant programs have been established to help former 3 players complete their academic undertakings at both the College and University levels. GRANT HERE IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE QMJHL GRANT PROGRAM: PROGRAM Professional or Technical Studies at the High School or Postsecondary Level: For each semester, a grant equivalent to half University: of the annual school fees plus $800, for a maximum of Former players will be awarded $2,500 per semester. The maximum number of a grant of $600 per succeeded course, grants is limited to four (4) for with a maximum of $6,000 per year a maximum of $10,000. and as much as $24,000 for four years. 9 INVESTMENTS HAVE GROWN SUBSTANTIALLY SHOWCASE NEW ENGLAND IN THE PAST FEW YEARS: 2018 1,000,000 800,000 A FEW FAST FACTS: 600,000 • In 2016-2017, 99% of active players in the QMJHL attended school. 400,000 • 97% of courses taken by players in High School are successful. • 95% of courses taken by players in 200,000 University are successful. $0 $296,250 $279,000 $262,000 $335,300 $345,700 $467,385 $554,600 $556,400 $565,000 $647,245 $955,000 a total of a total of a total of a total of a total of a total of a total of a total of a total of a total of a total of a total 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 IN 2017, WE EXPECT TO SURPASS $1,250,000 IN GRANTS! Roberto Luongo 10 SHOWCASE NEW ENGLAND 2018 4 GREAT PLAYER EXPERIENCE THROUGH GREAT PROGRAMS 20 20 20 20 20 20 04 05 06 07 08 09 In 2004, the QMJHL adopted an Antidoping Policy in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Prior to the start of every new season, all players must complete an online course that provides information and guidelines regarding the consequences of using illicit substances. In 2005, the League adopted a clear and rigorous education policy with strict academic standards for its teams and players. In 2006, the QMJHL adopted an Anti-discrimination policy. As such, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is committed to providing a sound environment in which every person is treated with respect and dignity. Jonathan Huberdeau Saint John Sea Dogs 11 SHOWCASE NEW ENGLAND 2018 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 In 2009, the QMJHL created the Players’ Support Program. The Players’ Support Program (PSP) was designed to allow players and those around them to better manage various challenges that may occur in their lives, which includes a confidential 24-hour toll-free hot-line for players. In 2010, the League adopted a charter to prevent violence that was largely publicized and is now used as an awareness tool. The QMJHL recognizes that hockey is a fast-paced, physical and highly emotional game, but respect remains a key part of its core values. Player safety is the #1 priority. In 2013, the QMJHL created the Personalized Development Program (PDP) in order to implement a methodical and rigorous follow-up of players’ development. In 2016, the QMJHL adopted the Athlex communication platform to enable the league to communicate via text with its players in case of emergencies. In 2017, the QMJHL took another big step in player mental health education by partnering with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). 12 SHOWCASE Neuropsychologists NEW ENGLAND 2018 5 Nutritionists PROFESSIONAL Academic SUPPORT advisors The QMJHL offers fully trained and certified professional coaches to further your development and access to other high quality professional services, including: Physicians Athletic therapists in sports medicine QMJHL teams also offer installations for off-ice training located Strength in or near the arena to help players develop their endurance, Coaches flexibility, speed and strength. Coaches, athletic therapists, physicians and academic advisors from the League’s 18 teams take part in annual workshops and seminars to stay at the forefront of key development initiatives in their respective areas of expertise. Conor Garland Moncton Wildcats 13 13 SHOWCASE SHOWCASE NEW ENGLAND NEW ENGLAND 2018 2018 OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEMS INCLUDE: Access to state of the art equipment, establishments Director of Player Safety on staff. and development practices for players. Heavy disciplinary sanctions to ensure Billet families. player safety. Restrictive player trade periods. Canada/US Insurance coverage. Concussion Management Program and return to play Respect in Sport Program. protocols (taken charge by certified neuropsychologists). Mental Health Association Program. 14 As the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, often referred to as the “Q” in hockey circles, continues SHOWCASE NEW ENGLAND to grow, talent continues to pour in from all around the world, making the QMJHL one of the most 2018 competitive leagues in which to prepare young prospects for a professional hockey career.