This is the 1953-54 season of the Quebec Hockey League. It was the league's first season. The Quebec Senior Hockey League (Major) had decided to turn pro at the end of the previous season.
The Springfield Indians, formerly of the American Hockey League, had been playing in the Eastern Hockey League since 1951. They moved into the Quebec Hockey League for this season.
The Shawinigan Falls Cataractes pulled out of the league in early October just before the start of the season. They were trying to get player help from the other league teams and from the Montreal Canadiens. When those moves mostly failed, the Cataractes withdrew rather than ice an inferior team.
All-Star Game[]
Last season's champions, the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, beat the league's all-star team 6-5 on October 4th @ Chicoutimi.
Standings[]
| Regular Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 72 | 40 | 25 | 7 | 261 | 197 | 87 |
| Montreal Royals | 72 | 40 | 25 | 7 | 257 | 203 | 87 |
| Ottawa Senators | 72 | 34 | 32 | 6 | 223 | 212 | 74 |
| Quebec Aces | 72 | 30 | 34 | 8 | 216 | 212 | 68 |
| Sherbrooke Saints | 72 | 30 | 36 | 6 | 223 | 244 | 66 |
| Valleyfield Braves | 72 | 31 | 38 | 3 | 207 | 252 | 65 |
| Springfield Indians | 72 | 25 | 40 | 7 | 222 | 289 | 57 |
Playoffs[]
Quarter Finals[]
Best of 7
- Sherbrooke 3 Montreal 2
- Sherbrooke 8 Montreal 3
(This game's result was reversed when it was ruled that Saints' players Al Arbour and Joe Levandoski were ineligible.)
- Montreal 4 Sherbrooke 0
- Montreal 4 Sherbrooke 2
- Montreal 5 Sherbrooke 1
Montreal Royals beat Sherbrooke Saints 4 wins to 1.
- Ottawa 4 Valleyfield 2
- Valleyfield 2 Ottawa 1
- Valleyfield 2 Ottawa 1
- Ottawa 5 Valleyfield 1
- Valleyfield 5 Ottawa 3
- Ottawa 5 Valleyfield 4
- Ottawa 3 Valleyfield 1
Ottawa Senators beat Valleyfield Braves 4 wins to 3.
Semi Finals[]
Best of 9
- Quebec 2 Chicoutimi 0
- Quebec 2 Chicoutimi 1
- Chicoutimi 2 Quebec 1
- Quebec 4 Chicoutimi 0
- Chicoutimi 1 Quebec 0
- Quebec 4 Chicoutimi 3
- Quebec 4 Chicoutimi 2
Quebec Aces beat Chicoutimi Saguenéens 5 wins to 2.
Best of 7
- Ottawa 3 Montreal 1
- Ottawa 3 Montreal 1
- Montreal 4 Ottawa 0
- Ottawa 3 Montreal 1
- Montreal 3 Ottawa 2
- Ottawa 3 Montreal 1
Ottawa Senators beat Montreal Royals 4 wins to 2.
Final[]
Best of 9
- Quebec 4 Ottawa 3
- Ottawa 4 Quebec 1
- Ottawa 2 Quebec 1
- Ottawa 5 Quebec 2
- Quebec 2 Ottawa 0
- Ottawa 6 Quebec 3
- Quebec 4 Ottawa 3
- Quebec 1 Ottawa 0
- Quebec 2 Ottawa 0
Quebec Aces beat Ottawa Senators 5 wins to 4.
Quebec Aces advanced to the 1953-54 Edinburgh Trophy Final.
All Star Teams[]
First Team[]
- Goaltender: Phil Hughes, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Defenceman: Roger Leger, Montreal Royals
- Defenceman: Gerry Glaude, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Centre: Skippy Burchell, Montreal Royals
- Left Wing: Howard Riopelle, Ottawa Senators
- Right Wing: Leo Gravelle, Ottawa Senators
- Coach: Roland Hebert, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
Second Team[]
- Goaltender: Ray Fredericks, Ottawa Senators
- Defenceman: Georges Roy, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Defenceman: Joe Crozier, Quebec Aces
- Centre: Jimmy Moore, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
- Left Wing: Eddie Litzenberger, Montreal Royals
- Right Wing: Andre Corriveau, Valleyfield Braves
- Coach: Pete Morin, Montreal Royals
Sydney Holmstead, head of the QHL, with trophy winners Howard Riopelle (left) and Dusty Blair.
Award Winners[]
Most Valuable Player[]
Andre Corriveau, Valleyfield Braves
Top Rookie[]
Byng of Vimy Trophy[]
Statistical Leaders[]
Most Goals[]
Leo Gravelle, Ottawa Senators 45
Most Assists[]
Howard Riopelle, Ottawa Senators 60
Most Points (President's Cup)[]
Howard Riopelle, Ottawa Senators 91
Most Penalty Minutes[]
Bep Guidolin, Ottawa Senators 148
Team Photos[]
Game Ads[]
Playoff Game Ads[]
