Dufour named QMJHL MVP

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SAINT JOHN - William Dufour has been named the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's most valuable player for the 2021-22 season.

The Saint John Sea Dogs forward was announced as the winner of the league's Michel-Brière Trophy Wednesday afternoon. Former Sea Dogs forward Joshua Roy, now with the Sherbrooke Phoenix, and defenseman Lukas Cormier of the Charlottetown Islanders were the other nominees.

Dufour's mother, Karine Côté, recently made the announcement via video at the Area 506 Waterfront Container Village.

.@SJSeaDogs forward William Dufour has been named the MVP of the 2021-22 season!

The @NYIslanders prospect set career highs across the board this year with 116 points (56G-60A) in 66 games, more than doubling his previous best 55-point campaign. 🏆#GoldenPuck | #QMJHL

— QMJHL (@QMJHL) June 15, 2022

The New York Islanders prospect had the best offensive season in Sea Dogs franchise history in 2021-22, setting team records for both goals (56) and points (116) in a single campaign.

First QMJHL Player to hit 50 goals since 2018
116 point season
1.76 Points per game

William Dufour is your 2021-22 QMJHL MVP! 👏#CityofChampions @NYIslanders pic.twitter.com/8tGycAbVMu

— Saint John Sea Dogs (@SJSeaDogs) June 15, 2022

The Sea Dogs acquired Dufour from the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the off-season. The 20-year-old will likely play in the American Hockey League next year.

Dufour is just the second Sea Dog to ever be named league MVP. Mike Hoffman won the award during the 2009-10 season.