Golden Puck Awards winners

The Golden Puck Awards were handed out last night at the Hyatt-Regency Hotel in Montreal, Que.

There were 12 prestigious trophies awarded to the most deserving personalities of the 2011-2012 QMJHL season. Also at the event, five junior hockey legends were also inducted into the QMJHL Hall of Fame, presented by RDS.

League commissioner Gilles Courteau said in a press release, the evening was a superb occasion.

"Over 350 people were present to honour five new members to our Hockey Hall of Fame."

Pierre Sevigny, Charles Henry, Steve Duchesne, Michael Goulet and Richard Brodeur were the five players inducted into the hall of fame.

"This even was made even more special because these legends received the recognition they deserved for their exceptional careers next to the biggest names of this season," Courteau added. "In fact some of our award winners might one day become future inductees.

The list of award winners:

Jacques-Plante Trophy - goalie with the best individual average
Mathieu Corbeil, Saint John Sea Dogs
37-10-1, 2.38 GAA, 0.911 save %, 6 shutouts

RDS Cup - Rookie of the year
Mikhail Grigorenko, Quebec Remparts
59GP, 40G, 45A, 85PTS

Ron-Lapointe Trophy - Coach of the year
Jean-Francois Houle, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
40-22-4-2 record for 86 points, 3rd overall, 1st in Telus West

Jean Beliveau Trophy - Top Scorer
Yanni Gourde, Victoriaville Tigres
68GP, 37G, 87A, 124PTS

Marcel-Robet Trophy - TELUS Scholastic Player of the Year
Jonathan Brunelle, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles

Humanitarian and community involvement Trophy presented by the Public Relations FIRM NATIONAL
Vincent Barnard, Quebec Remparts

Emile-Bouchard Trophy - Best defensman
Jerome Gauthier-Leduc, Rimouski Oceanic
62GP, 28G, 46A, 74PTS, +13

Frank-J.-Selke - Most sportsmanlike player
Zach O'Brien, Acadie-Bathurst Titan
63GP, 50G, 51A, 101 PTS, 0PIM
O'Brien has not registered a single penalty minute during his two seasons of junior hockey.

Michael-Bossy Trophy - Best professional prospect
Mikhail Grigorenko, Quebec Remparts
59GP, 40G, 45A, 85PTS

Maurice-Filion Trophy - General Manager of the Year
Joel Bouchard, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
Bouchard received this award for his excellent work with the Armada. He was able to attract crowds whilst organizing his team in record time this season.

Paul-Dumont Trophy - Personality of the year
Jonathan Huberdeau, Saint John Sea Dogs
Huberdeau showed leadership and an exemplary behaviour during the season. He was able to positively showcase the Sea Dogs organization as well as the QMJHL.

Michel-Briere Trophy - Most Valuable Player
Yanni Gourde, Victoriaville Tigres
68GP, 37G, 87A, 124PTS

All Star Teams

1st All-Star Team
G - Roman Will, Moncton Wildcats
D - Jerome Gauthier-Leduc, Rimouski Oceanic
D - Xavier Ouellet, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
C - Mikhail Grigorenko, Quebec Remparts
LW - Yanni Gourde, Victoriaville Tigres
RW - Frederick Roy, Quebec Remparts

2nd All-Star Team
G - Mathieu Corbeil, Saint John Sea Dogs
D - Morgan Ellis, Shawinigan Cataractes
D - Nathan Beaulieu, Saint John Sea Dogs
C - Zach O'Brien, Acadie-Bathurst Titan
LW - Jonathan Huberdeau, Saint John Sea Dogs
RW - Sebastien Trudeau, Acadie-Bathurst Titan

Rookie All-Star Team
G - Zachery Fucale, Halifax Mooseheads
D - Nikolas Brouillard, Drummondville Voltigeurs
D - Samuel Morin, Rimouski Oceanic
C - Mikhail Grigorenko, Quebec Remparts
LW - Anthony Duclair, Quebec Remparts
RW - Sven Andrighetto, Rouyn-Noranada Huskies

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