This is the 1952-53 season and playoffs of the Quebec Senior Hockey League (Major).
All-Star Game[]
In the first ever league all-star game, the Quebec Aces defeated the rest of the league all-stars 8-5 on October 9, 1952, in Quebec City. Only about 2000 people attended the game.
History[]
In March,the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) suspended the QSHL's parent organization, the Quebec Amateur Hockey Association (QAHA), over the eligibilty of a player in the Quebec Junior Hockey League, This affair had nothing to do directly with the QSHL. The CAHA pleaded with the QSHL to bolt the QAHA and stay with the national body. The QSHL, however, stayed with the QAHA and was therefore not eligible for the Alexander Cup.
The suspension came at the end of the regular season. The quarter finals were already set. To make up for the loss of the Alexander Cup final games, the semi finals were expanded to best of 9 and best of 11. This was probably the longest playoff series in hockey history - and it went the maximum 11 games! The final was expanded to best of 9.
Due to the dispute, the QSHL decided to withdraw from the QAHA and the CAHA and turned pro. The league became the Quebec Hockey League in the next season.
Standings[]
Regular Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chicoutimi Sagueneens | 60 | 33 | 15 | 12 | 213 | 149 | 78 |
Montreal Royals | 60 | 32 | 22 | 6 | 201 | 162 | 70 |
Valleyfield Braves | 60 | 27 | 25 | 8 | 175 | 178 | 62 |
Ottawa Senators | 60 | 27 | 26 | 7 | 171 | 191 | 61 |
Sherbrooke Saints | 60 | 25 | 28 | 7 | 184 | 175 | 57 |
Quebec Aces | 60 | 22 | 26 | 12 | 178 | 197 | 56 |
Shawinigan Falls Cataractes | 60 | 15 | 39 | 6 | 171 | 241 | 36 |
Coaches[]
- Chicoutimi: Rollie Hebert
- Montreal: Pete Morin
- Valleyfield: Toe Blake
- Ottawa: Peanuts O'Flaherty
- Sherbrooke: Yvan Dugre
- Quebec: Punch Imlach
- Shawinigan: Don Penniston
Playoffs[]
Quarter Finals[]
Best of 7
Date | Winner | Loser | Location |
---|---|---|---|
March 3 | Montreal 5 | Sherbrooke 2 | Montreal |
March 5 | Montreal 5 | Sherbrooke 2 | Sherbrooke |
March 8 | Sherbrooke 4 | Montreal 3 | Montreal |
March 10 | Montreal 4 | Sherbrooke 2 | Sherbrooke |
March 12 | Sherbrooke 6 | Montreal 1 | Montreal |
March 14 | Sherbrooke 3 | Montreal 1 | Sherbrooke |
March 15 | Montreal 2 | Sherbrooke 0 | Montreal |
Montreal Royals beat Sherbrooke Saints 4 games to 3.
Date | Winner | Loser | Location |
---|---|---|---|
March 4 | Quebec 5 | Valleyfield 3 | Valleyfield |
March 5 | Quebec 6 | Valleyfield 1 | Quebec City |
March 8 | Quebec 2 | Valleyfield 1 | Valleyfield |
March 11 | Quebec 5 | Valleyfield 2 | Quebec City |
Quebec Aces beat Valleyfield Braves 4 games to none.
Semi Finals[]
Best of 11
Date | Winner | Loser | Location |
---|---|---|---|
March 5 | Chicoutimi 2 | Ottawa 1 | Chicoutimi |
March 7 | Ottawa 4 | Chicoutimi 2 | Ottawa |
March 10 | Chicoutimi 6 | Ottawa 0 | Chicoutimi |
March 13 | Ottawa 2 | Chicoutimi 1 | Ottawa |
March 15 | Chicoutimi 6 | Ottawa 1 | Chicoutimi |
March 18 | Ottawa 4 | Chicoutimi 0 | Ottawa |
March 22 | Chicoutimi 4 | Ottawa 1 | Chicoutimi |
March 24 | Ottawa 3 | Chicoutimi 2 | Ottawa |
March 26 | Chicoutimi 3 | Ottawa 2 | Chicutimi |
March 38 | Ottawa 4 | Chicoutimi 2 | Ottawa |
March 29 | Chicoutimi 5 | Ottawa 3 | Chicoutimi |
Chicoutimi Sagueneens beat Ottawa Senators 6 games to 5.
Best of 9
Date | Winner | Loser | Location |
---|---|---|---|
March 17 | Quebec 4 | Montreal 2 | Montreal |
March 19 | Quebec 4 | Montreal 0 | Quebec City |
March 22 | Montreal 3 | Quebec 2 | Montreal |
March 25 | Montreal 8 | Quebec 3 | Quebec City |
March 28 | Quebec 3 | Montreal 1 | Montreal |
March 29 | Montreal 1 | Quebec 0 | Quebec City |
March 31 | Montreal 2 | Quebec 1 | Montreal |
April 3 | Quebec 2 | Montreal 1 | Quebec City |
April 4 | Quebec 5 | Montreal 3 | Montreal |
Quebec Aces beat Montreal Royals 5 games to 4.
Final[]
Best of 9
Date | Winner | Loser | Location |
---|---|---|---|
April 7 | Chicoutimi 6 | Quebec 0 | Chicoutimi |
April 9 | Quebec 6 | Chicoutimi 4 | Quebec City |
April 12 | Quebec 6 | Chicoutimi 2 | Chicoutimi |
April 14 | Chicoutimi 5 | Quebec 2 | Quebec City |
April 16 | Chicoutimi 3 | Quebec 2 | Chicoutimi |
April 19 | Quebec 4 | Chicoutimi 1 | Quebec City |
April 21 | Chicoutimi 5 | Quebec 4 | Chicoutimi |
April 23 | Quebec 4 | Chicoutimi 1 | Quebec City |
April 26 | Chicoutimi 2 | Quebec 0 | Chicutimi |
Chicoutimi Sagueneens beat Quebec Aces 5 games to 4.
Celebrating Playoff Wins[]
All-Star Teams[]
First Team[]
- Goaltender: Marcel Pelletier, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Defenceman: Jean-Paul Lamirande, Chicoutimi
- Defenceman: Roger Leger, Montreal Royals
- Center: Jean Béliveau, Quebec Aces
- Right Winger: Ralph Buchanan, Chicoutimi
- Left Winger: Stan Smrke, Chicoutimi
- Coach: Roland Hebert, Chicoutimi
Second Team[]
- Goaltender: Ray Frederick, Ottawa Senators
- Defenceman: Guy Labrie, Sherbrooke Saints
- Defenceman: Jacques Deslauriers, Valleyfield Braves
- Center: Sherman White, Chicoutimi
- Right Winger: Ed Litzenberger, Montreal
- Left Winger: André Corriveau, Valleyfield
- Coach: Toe Blake, Valleyfield
All-Star Photos[]
Awards[]
- Leading Rookie: Ed Litzenberger, Montreal
- Best prospect: Jean Beliveau, Quebec
- Most valuable player: Marcel Pelletier, Chicoutimi
- Byng of Vimy Trophy: Sherman White, Chicoutimi
Regular Season Attendance[]
- Quebec: 261,678
- Montreal: 208,928
- Chicoutimi: 123,318
- Ottawa: 117,164
- Sherbrooke: 84,084
- Shawinigan: 60,958
- Valleyfield: 55,286
Team Photos[]
Season Tickets[]
Pre-Season Game Ads[]
Regular Season Game Ads[]
Playoff Game Ads[]
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