March 24, 2005:
QMJHL Creates Guy Carbonneau Trophy

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will be giving two new awards during the Golden Pucks Gala to be held on April 6, 2005. They are the Guy Carbonneau trophy and the Kevin Lowe trophy.

The Guy Carbonneau trophy will be awarded to the most defensive forward (center or winger) of the year. The winner will be determined by the number of face-offs, the differential plus-minus, the player’s role within the team and the number of opportunities to score.

"It’s quite an honour to learn that a trophy will bear your name. Having played with the QMJHL is in itself an honour for me. I realize that I made my mark and I can’t help feeling flattered," said Guy Carbonneau when he heard the news. He always cared about being a complete player, and now he is really pleased to see that forwards with a defensive disposition are now recognized. "In the past, this was not an aspect of the play to which people really paid attention. All the players are important in a team, and it is essential that each one be recognized!"

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