Val Dor Foreurs
Fixtures
| Quebec Major Junior Hockey League | 12/29 20:00 | - |
Val Dor Foreurs vs
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
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| Quebec Major Junior Hockey League | 12/31 19:00 | - |
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
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| Quebec Major Junior Hockey League | 01/04 21:00 | - |
Gatineau Olympiques
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Val Dor Foreurs
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| Quebec Major Junior Hockey League | 01/05 21:00 | - |
Drummondville Voltigeurs
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| Quebec Major Junior Hockey League | 01/08 00:00 | - |
Val Dor Foreurs vs
Sherbrooke Phoenix
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| Quebec Major Junior Hockey League | 01/11 21:00 | - |
Val Dor Foreurs vs
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Wikipedia - Val-d'Or Foreurs
The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières Draveurs star, Pierre Aubry was the team's first coach. The literal translation of Val-d'Or Foreurs is "Valley of Gold Drillers"; this name references the drilling operations associated with mining and exploration which are a major source of blue-collar work in the area. The Foreurs play their home games in the Centre Agnico Eagle.
History
The Foreurs have won the President's Cup three times: in 1997–98, 2000–01 and 2013–14 and consequently have also played for the Memorial Cup each of those years. The team was eliminated in 1998 tournament without advancing from the round robin phase, lost in the 2001 championship game to the Red Deer Rebels and in the 2014 tournament, lost the semi-final in triple overtime to the Edmonton Oil Kings.
In 1996, the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies began play, giving the Foreurs a natural geographical rival in north-western Quebec. Rouyn-Noranda lies approximately 100 kilometres to the west of Val d'Or. Games between the two teams are a major event in the region and draw much larger than average crowds.
The team's colors are black, gold, and white, and their logo features a fierce bear head, symbolizing strength and determination. The Val Dor Foreurs have a dedicated fan base that fills the arena for every home game, creating an electric atmosphere that fuels the players' performance.
The team has a rich history of success, with multiple championships and playoff appearances to their name. They are known for their skilled players, solid defense, and aggressive offensive play style. The Val Dor Foreurs are a force to be reckoned with in the QMJHL, and their passionate fans make every game an exciting and memorable experience.