Saint John Sea Dogs

Junior ice hockey team in Saint John, New Brunswick

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Saint John Sea Dogs

City| Saint John, New Brunswick
League| Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Division| Maritimes
Founded| 2005
Home arena| TD Station
Colours| Royal blue, black, white & grey[1]

General manager| Anthony Stella
Head coach| Travis Crickard
Website| sjseadogs.com
Championships
Playoff championships| 2011, 2022 Memorial Cup Champions
2011, 2012, 2017 QMJHL Champions

The Saint John Sea Dogs are a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) based in Saint John, New Brunswick. Founded as an expansion team in 2005, the Sea Dogs play their home games at TD Station and became the first team from Atlantic Canada to win a Memorial Cup championship in 2011. The Sea Dogs won the 2022 Memorial Cup as the host team, and have three President's Cup championships in franchise history: 2011, 2012, and 2017.

## History

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The city of Saint John was granted a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League expansion team for the 2005–06 season, to replace the American Hockey League's Saint John Flames that relocated in 2003. The Sea Dogs' first head coach was Christian La Rue under general manager Bob LeBlanc. The Sea Dogs were also given the first overall pick at the 2005 QMJHL Draft, selecting defenceman Alex Grant. The Sea Dogs did not qualify for the playoffs in their first season of play.[2]

During the offseason, La Rue was replaced with former London Knights assistant coach Jacques Beaulieu. Following the mid-season resignation of Leblanc, Beaulieu assumed the dual role of coach and general manager. The Sea Dogs had another first overall pick at the 2006 QMJHL Draft, where they selected defenceman Yann Sauvé.[3] The team missed the playoffs again in 2007, and selected defenceman Simon Després first overall.[4] The team also selected goaltender Robert Mayer third overall at the 2007 CHL Import Draft.[5]

In 2008, the team signed coach Beaulieu's son Nathan.[6] In the 2008–09 season, the Sea Dogs hosted the second game of the Canada–Russia Series at TD Station. The Russians defeated Team QMJHL by a score of 4–3, with the Canadian roster featuring four Sea Dogs players: Grant, Després, Sauvé, and rookie Steven Anthony (in place of an injured Chris DiDomenico).[7][8] Later that season, the Sea Dogs fired Beaulieu after a first round playoff loss.[9]

Karel St. Laurent, shown here with the Reading Royals, won seven games during the winning streak.

In the 2009 QMJHL Draft, the team chose future NHL forward Jonathan Huberdeau 18th overall. In the 2009 CHL Import Draft, the Sea Dogs chose Russian forward Stanislav Galiev first overall as well as Slovakian forward Tomas Jurco fourth overall.[10] In the 2009–10 season, the Saint John Sea Dogs won 22 consecutive games beginning on October 17 until December 12. The offense was led by Mike Hoffman (45 points). Following their streak, the Sea Dogs were first place in the league.[11]

In 2011, Yann Sauvé became the first player from the Saint John Sea Dogs organization to play an NHL game with his draft team, the Vancouver Canucks.[12]

The Sea Dogs tied a QMJHL record for most wins in a season with 58 in 2010–11, and won their first QMJHL President's Cup. In the same season, the Sea Dogs then became the first team from Atlantic Canada to win a Memorial Cup.[13] The Sea Dogs won their second Memorial Cup in 2022.[14]

Saint John Sea Dogs celebrate winning the 2011 Memorial Cup championship.

## Players

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### Team captains

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* 2005–06 Vincent Lambert / Kevin Coughlin
* 2006–07 Charles Bergeron / David MacDonald
* 2007–08 Alex Grant
* 2008–09 Alex Grant / David Stich
* 2009–11 Mike Thomas
* 2011–12 Jonathan Huberdeau
* 2012–13 Jonathan Huberdeau / Pierre Durepos
* 2013–14 Sébastien Auger
* 2014–15 Olivier LeBlanc / Mark Tremaine
* 2015–17 Spencer Smallman
* 2017–18 Joe Veleno / Bailey Webster
* 2018–19 Anthony Boucher / Michael Campoli
* 2019–20 Nicolas Guay
* 2020–21 Vacant
* 2021–22 Vincent Sévigny
* 2022–23 Charlie DesRoches
* 2023–24 Peter Reynolds

### Sea Dogs Hall of Fame

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* Jonathan Huberdeau (2009–2013)[15]
* Mike Thomas (2006–2011)[16]
* Gerard Gallant (2009–2012)[17]
* Mike Kelly (2010–2014)[17]
* Thomas Chabot (2013–2017)[18]

### NHL alumni

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The following players have played in at least one National Hockey League (NHL) game as of the 2023–24 season:[19][20]

* Nathan Beaulieu
* Thomas Chabot
* Charlie Coyle
* Simon Després
* Christopher DiDomenico
* William Dufour
* Stanislav Galiev
* Brett Gallant
* Julien Gauthier
* Éric Gélinas
* Alex Grant
* Matthew Highmore
* Mike Hoffman
* Jonathan Huberdeau
* Bokondji Imama
* Mathieu Joseph
* Tomas Jurco
* Yan Kuznetsov
* Yann Sauvé
* Joe Veleno
* Jakub Zboril

### NHL first round draft picks

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List of first round selections in the NHL Entry Draft:[21]

Year  | #  | Player  | Nationality  | NHL team

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2009 | 30  | Simon Després (D)  |  Canada | Pittsburgh Penguins
2011 | 3  | Jonathan Huberdeau (C)  |  Canada | Florida Panthers
2011 | 17  | Nathan Beaulieu (D)  |  Canada | Montreal Canadiens
2011 | 28  | Zack Phillips (C)  |  Canada | Minnesota Wild
2015 | 13  | Jakub Zboril (D)  |  Czech Republic | Boston Bruins
2015 | 18  | Thomas Chabot (D)  |  Canada | Ottawa Senators

## Season-by-season results

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### Regular season

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QMJHL season standings.[22]
OTL = Overtime loss, SL = Shootout loss

Season  | Division  | Games  | Won  | Lost  | OTL  | SOL  | Points  | Pct %  | Goals
For  | Goals
Against | Standing

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Division  | QMJHL
2005–06 | East  | 70 | 15 | 47 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 0.214 | 174 | 325 | 8th | 17th
2006–07 | 70 | 20 | 47 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 0.286 | 209 | 337 | 8th | 18th
2007–08 | 70 | 41 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 89 | 0.586 | 265 | 238 | 2nd | 5th
2008–09 | Atlantic  | 68 | 34 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 72 | 0.500 | 222 | 232 | 3rd | 9th
2009–10 | 68 | 53 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 109 | 0.779 | 309 | 187 | 1st | 1st
2010–11 | Maritimes  | 68 | 58 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 119 | 0.875 | 324 | 165 | 1st | 1st
2011–12 | 68 | 50 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 103 | 0.757 | 298 | 180 | 1st | 1st
2012–13 | 68 | 23 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 0.346 | 173 | 271 | 5th | 16th
2013–14 | 68 | 19 | 44 | 2 | 3 | 43 | 0.316 | 165 | 255 | 6th | 17th
2014–15 | 68 | 32 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 74 | 0.544 | 237 | 241 | 2nd | 9th
2015–16 | 68 | 42 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 90 | 0.662 | 258 | 222 | 1st | 3rd
2016–17 | 68 | 48 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 102 | 0.750 | 287 | 180 | 1st | 1st
2017–18 | 68 | 14 | 43 | 9 | 2 | 39 | 0.287 | 181 | 301 | 6th | 18th
2018–19 | 68 | 13 | 49 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 0.235 | 169 | 364 | 5th | 17th
2019–20 | 64 | 30 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 61 | 0.477 | 226 | 280 | 4th | 11th
2020–21 | 33 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 0.515 | 138 | 136 | 3rd | 11th
2021–22 | 68 | 47 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 98 | 0.721 | 311 | 201 | 2nd | 3rd
2022–23 | 68 | 24 | 38 | 5 | 1 | 54 | 0.397 | 233 | 318 | 5th | 15th
2023–24 | 68 | 20 | 39 | 5 | 4 | 49 | 0.360 | 185 | 293 | 6th | 16th

### Playoffs

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Season | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals

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2005–06 | Did not qualify
2006–07 | Did not qualify
2007–08 | 4–0 P.E.I. Rocket | 4–2 Acadie–Bathurst Titan | 0–4 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies |
2008–09 | 0–4 Cape Breton Screaming Eagles |
2009–10 | 4–1 P.E.I. Rocket | 4–0 Gatineau Olympiques | 4–2 Victoriaville Tigres | 2–4 Moncton Wildcats
2010–11 | 4–0 Cape Breton Screaming Eagles | 4–1 Victoriaville Tigres | 4–0 Lewiston Maineiacs | 4–2 Gatineau Olympiques
2011–12 | 4–0 Cape Breton Screaming Eagles | 4–0 Baie-Comeau Drakkar | 4–1 Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 4–0 Rimouski Océanic
2012–13 | 0–4 Halifax Mooseheads |
2013–14 | Did not qualify
2014–15 | 1–4 Baie-Comeau Drakkar |
2015–16 | 4–1 Acadie-Bathurst Titan | 4–3 Cape Breton Screaming Eagles | 1–4 Shawinigan Cataractes |
2016–17 | 4–0 Rimouski Océanic | 4–0 Val-d'Or Foreurs | 4–2 Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 4–0 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
2017–18 | Did not qualify
2018–19 | Did not qualify
2019–20 | QMJHL playoffs cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
2020–21 | Lost round-robin tournament  |
2021–22 | 2–3 Rimouski Océanic |
2022–23 | 1–4 Gatineau Olympiques |
2023–24 | 0–4 Drummondville Voltigeurs |

### Memorial Cup

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The Memorial Cup is contested annually by the champions of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), and Western Hockey League (WHL), as well as a predetermined host team. The competition consists of a round-robin, a semifinal game, and a final game. Below are the results of every game the Saint John Sea Dogs have competed in.

Year | Round-robin | Semifinal | Final

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2011 | 4–3 Mississauga St. Michael's Majors | Bye | 3–1 Mississauga St. Michael's Majors
3–2 Owen Sound Attack
4–5 Kootenay Ice
2012 | 3–5 London Knights | 4–7 Shawinigan Cataractes |
5–2 Edmonton Oil Kings
4–1 Shawinigan Cataractes
2017 | 2–3 Windsor Spitfires | 3–6 Erie Otters |
7–12 Erie Otters
7–0 Seattle Thunderbirds
2022[a] | 5–3 Hamilton Bulldogs | Bye  | 6–3 Hamilton Bulldogs
3–4 Edmonton Oil Kings
5–3 Shawinigan Cataractes

1. ^ Host team

## See also

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* List of ice hockey teams in New Brunswick

## References

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1. ^ "SAINT JOHN SEA DOGS MAKE A SPLASH INTO THE Q". CHL.ca. March 24, 2005. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
2. ^ Stephens, Rick (December 8, 2023). "Sea Dogs Hope Pups Will Bring Better Days". The Hockey News. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
3. ^ "Yann Sauve To Participate in Top Prospects Game". OurSports Central. January 9, 2008. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
4. ^ "Simon Després Named To Canadian National Under-18 Team". OurSportsCentral.com. October 2, 2008. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
5. ^ "CHL Import Draft". CHL.ca. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
6. ^ "Nathan Beaulieu". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Archived from the original on February 9, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
7. ^ "Saint John To Host Game Two Of 2008 Canada-Russia Challenge". OurSports Central. August 18, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
8. ^ "Anthony will replace DiDomenico at the 2008 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge". CHL.ca. November 14, 2008. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
9. ^ admin (March 30, 2009). "Sea Dogs relieve Jacques Beaulieu of his duties". LHJMQ. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
10. ^ "2009 CHL Import Draft". Canadian Hockey League. 2009. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
11. ^ "22 Game Winning Streak". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. December 15, 2009. Archived from the original on December 20, 2009. Retrieved January 3, 2010.
12. ^ "Vancouver Canucks recall defenseman Yann Sauve". The Columbian. March 15, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
13. ^ chlwebproduct (May 30, 2011). "Saint John Sea Dogs win 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup". Ontario Hockey League. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
14. ^ Barrett, Kevin (June 29, 2022). "Saint John Sea Dogs win Memorial Cup with 6-3 victory over Hamilton Bulldogs". Toronto Star. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
15. ^ "HUBERDEAU NAMED FIRST INDUCTEE INTO SEA DOGS HALL OF FAME". CHL.ca. August 18, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
16. ^ "MIKE THOMAS NAMED FIRST PRESIDENT OF SEA DOGS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION". CHL.ca. August 9, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
17. ^ a b Perry, Brad (June 22, 2023). "Former Sea Dogs coaches to join hall of fame". Country 94. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
18. ^ Perry, Brad (January 31, 2023). "Thomas Chabot To Join Sea Dogs Hall Of Fame". Country 94. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
19. ^ "Sea Dogs In The NHL". CHL.ca. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
20. ^ Sportak, Randy (January 9, 2024). "Calgary Flames 2020 second-round draft choice Yan Kuznetsov to make his NHL debut against Ottawa". The Hockey News. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
21. ^ "Saint John Sea Dogs Drafted Player History". Hockey-Reference. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
22. ^ "QMJHL standings". theqmjhl.ca. Retrieved May 20, 2024.

## External links

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* Official website

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Saint John Sea Dogs

* Based in Saint John, New Brunswick
* Founded in 2005
* Member of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

The Franchise|

* History
* Records
* Players
* Staff

Arenas|

* TD Station

Memorial Cup Championships|

* 2011
* 2022

Conference Championships|

* 2010-11
* 2011-12
* 2016–17

Division Championships|

* 2009-10
* 2010-11
* 2011-12
* 2015–16
* 2016–17

President's Cup|

* 2010-11
* 2011-12

* v
* t
* e

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League

Maritimes Division|

* Acadie–Bathurst Titan
* Cape Breton Eagles
* Charlottetown Islanders
* Halifax Mooseheads
* Moncton Wildcats
* Saint John Sea Dogs

East Division|

* Baie-Comeau Drakkar
* Chicoutimi Saguenéens
* Quebec Remparts
* Rimouski Océanic
* Shawinigan Cataractes
* Victoriaville Tigres

West Division|

* Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
* Drummondville Voltigeurs
* Gatineau Olympiques
* Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
* Sherbrooke Phoenix
* Val-d'Or Foreurs

Trophies|

* Gilles-Courteau Trophy
* Jean Rougeau Trophy
* Luc Robitaille Trophy
* Robert Lebel Trophy
* Michel Brière Memorial Trophy
* Jean Béliveau Trophy
* Guy Lafleur Trophy
* Telus Cup – Offensive
* Telus Cup – Defensive
* Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy
* Guy Carbonneau Trophy
* Emile Bouchard Trophy
* Kevin Lowe Trophy
* Michael Bossy Trophy
* RDS Cup
* Michel Bergeron Trophy
* Raymond Lagacé Trophy
* Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy
* Humanitarian of the Year
* Marcel Robert Trophy
* Paul Dumont Trophy
* Ron Lapointe Trophy
* Maurice Filion Trophy
* John Horman Trophy
* Jean Sawyer Trophy
* AutoPro Plaque
* Philips Plaque

CHL
Memorial Cup
Seasons
Quebec Junior Hockey League
Awards
OHL
WHL

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Sports teams based in New Brunswick

Baseball|

| NBSBL:|

* Moncton Fisher Cats
* Saint John Alpines
* Chatham Ironmen
* Fredericton Royals

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Basketball|

| ECBL:|

* Moncton Motion
* Saint John Union
* Bathurst Bears

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Football|

| AFL:|

* Moncton Junior Mustangs
* University of New Brunswick Fredericton Red Bombers
* University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves

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MFL:|

* Capital Area Gladiators
* Moncton Mustangs
* Saint John Wanderers

MWFL:|

* Capital Area Lady Gladiators
* Moncton Vipers
* Saint John Storm

Hockey|

| QMJHL:|

* Acadie–Bathurst Titan
* Moncton Wildcats
* Saint John Sea Dogs

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MHL:|

* Campbellton Tigers
* Edmundston Blizzard
* Fredericton Red Wings
* Grand Falls Rapids
* Miramichi Timberwolves

Ringette|

| NRL:|

* Atlantic Attack

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Roller derby|

| WFTDA:|

* Fog City Rollers
* Muddy River Rollers

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Rugby union|

| RCNJC:|

* New Brunswick Timber

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NWL:|

* New Brunswick Black Caps

U Sports Canada|

* University of Moncton Aigles Bleu(e)s
* Mount Allison University Mounties
* St. Thomas University Tommies
* University of New Brunswick Reds

CCAA|

* Crandall Chargers
* Mount Allison University Mounties
* St. Thomas University Tommies
* University of New Brunswick Reds
* UNBSJ Seawolves

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