This is the 2016-17 Saguenay-Lac-Lac-St-Jean Junior A Hockey League season.
Membership Changes[]
- The Dolbeau-Mistassini Barons (who disbanded during the 2015-16 season), Roberval Sabres, St-Ambrose/Faladreau Monarch, and St-Bruno Patriots withdrew
Teams[]
| Team | Centre | Arena | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicoutimi Cougars | Chicoutimi |
Arena du Plateau (primary) | |
| Chicoutimi Sags | Chicoutimi |
Pavillon de l'Agriculture (primary) | |
| Jonquiere Predateurs | Kenogami-Jonquiere | Pavillon de Kenogami | |
| Metabetchouan-Lac-a-La-Croix Royals | Metabetchouan-Lac-a-La-Croix | Centre Sportif Lac-a-La-Croix | |
| St-Felicien Pro-Lame | St-Felicien | Centre Recreatif De St-Felicien |
note: The two Chicoutimi based teams also use other arenas in Chicoutimi (Arena Georges Vezina, Pavillon Sportif De L'UQAC (on campus of the University of Quebec-Chicoutimi)) as well as each other's primary arena
Standings[]
The league (along with most junior leagues in Quebec) uses what is called a Fair Play Point which is a bonus point in the standings if the team meets certain requirements in terms of avoiding penalties.
| Team | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | FPP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicoutimi Sags | 24 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 97 | 84 | 23 | 52 |
| Jonquiere Predateurs | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 121 | 83 | 14 | 48 |
| Chicoutimi Cougars | 23 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 93 | 87 | 22 | 42 |
| St-Felicien Pro-Lame | 24 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 62 | 93 | 21 | 38 |
| Metabetchouan-Lac-a-La-Croix Royals | 23 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 82 | 108 | 15 | 33 |
note: a February 10th game between the Cougars and Royals was cancelled and apparently not made up.
Playoffs[]
- Chicoutimi Cougars defeated St-Felicien Pro-Lame 5-2
- Jonquiere Predateurs defeated Chicoutimi Cougars 1-0
- Chicoutimi Sags defeated Metabetchouan-Lac-a-La-Croix Royals 5-2
- Jonquiere Predateurs defeated Metabetchouan-Lac-a-La-Croix Royals 5-3
- Chicoutimi Sags defeated St-Felicien Pro-Lame 4-0
- St-Felicien Pro-Lame vs Metabetchouan-Lac-a-La-Croix Royals
- Metabetchouan-Lac-a-La-Croix Royals defeated Chicoutimi Sags 3-2
- Chicoutimi Cougars defeated Jonquiere Predateurs 7-5
Semifinals[]
- Metabetchouan-Lac-a-La-Croix Royals defeated Chicoutimi Sags 5-4
- Jonquiere Predateurs defeated Chicoutimi Cougars 5-1
Final[]
- Jonquiere Predateurs defeated Metabetchouan-Lac-a-La-Croix Royals 4-2