CHL DAILY: Gelinas Considered; Outdoor Game?

QMJHL Players of the Week
PRESS RELEASE
BOUCHERVILLE – Moncton Wildcats forward Randy Cameron and Chicoutimi Saguenéens goaltender Christopher Gibson today were named the TELUS offensive and defensive players of the week for the period extending from October 5 to 11.

Cameron registered four goals and three helpers while posting a +4 rating in four games, helping the Wildcats win three out of the four contests. In each game, he recorded at least one point. The Wildcats are at the top of the Atlantic Division standings.

Alexandre Quesnel (Olympiques), Kirill Kabanov (Wildcats) and Guillaume Goulet (Drakkar) were also considered.

On defence, Christopher Gibson merits the award. In two starts, Gibson helped the Saguenéens defeat the Wildcats by pushing away 44 shots and the Juniors by stopping 26 shots. He also recorded a shutout. He finished the week with a 1.00 goals-against-average and .972 save percentage.

Marc-Antoine Gélinas (Sea Dogs), Louis Domingue (Wildcats) and Adam Janosik (Olympiques) were also strong candidates.

Olympiques Going Outside?
An article in Le Droit on October 7 stated that Gatineau Olympiques officials have contacted the QMJHL about hosting an outdoor game next season in Gatineau.

"There are still many things to worry about before coming here, but we survey the field. Already, there is an interest towards the Casino du Lac-Leamy (which would hold up to 15,000 spectators). We must ensure we have adequate infrastructure and the QMJHL must also give its approval, "Gatineau team president Alain Sear claimed this week.

The game would be the highlight of the 2010-11 season, a season in which the Pics will be celebrating their 40th anniversary.

To view the entire article in English translation click HERE.

Last year, Neil Hodge of the Times & Transcript had a story about Moncton hosting an outdoor game at the new track and field stadium on New Years Eve. Saint John and Moncton have a scheduling deal that has the two facing each other on December 31 every season.

Bizarre Incident Put To Rest
PRESS RELEASE
BOUCHERVILLE – The Commissioner of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Gilles Courteau, today rejected the Rimouski Océanic’s complaint regarding the penalty shot which was awarded to the Moncton Wildcats at the end of the third period of last Friday’s game in virtue of article 31 i) of the QMJHL Rule Book.

Article 31 i):If the foul upon which the penalty shot is based occurs during the actual playing time, the penalty shot shall be awarded and taken immediately in the usual manner notwithstanding any delay occasioned by a slow whistle by the Referee to permit the play to be completed, which delay results in the expiry of the regular playing time in any period. The time required for the taking of the penalty shot shall not be included in the regular playing time or overtime.

"The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League recognizes that a mistake was made by the official regarding the interpretation of the rule, which was to award a penalty shot on the play at the end of the game," stated the Commissioner. "Nevertheless, since the call of the infraction occurred before the end of the third period, in virtue of article 31 i) of the Rule Book, the goal remains valid. The final score of 4-3 in favour of the Moncton Wildcats remains official and Rimouski will not be credited with any additional points in the standings. Furthermore, the QMJHL will study the possibility of offering more tools to League officials to avoid that these types of mistakes reoccur."

Pouliot Suspended
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BOUCHERVILLE – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Disciplinary Prefect today announced that forward Raphaël Pouliot of the Shawinigan Cataractes has been suspended for three games for an illegal hit to the head which occurred during last Thursday's game between the Cataractes and the Drakkar.

The decision was rendered after reviewing the videotape of the incident and after consulting all concerned parties.