Volunteer of the Year
In October 2002, the Mousquiri Tournament lost one of its most distinguished and devoted volunteers. After 39 years of service, Gérard “Ti-Noir” Martel passed away following a courageous battle with illness, leaving a profound void within the great Mousquiri family.
To honour the memory of this cornerstone of the tournament, the Jean Dion Trophy, named after the founding president, now bears the name Jean Dion–Gérard Martel Trophy. This award is presented annually to volunteers who distinguish themselves through their commitment and dedication.
This year, the trophy will be awarded to two long-serving volunteers:
Daniel Bernard, responsible for ticket sales at the entrance and security, and Patrick Nault, volunteer referee and bar attendant, among other roles.
The official presentation will take place on Friday, February 6 at 6:40 p.m., during the tournament’s opening ceremony.
Organizing Committee – 61st Edition
Under the leadership of Jocelyne Morel, Tournament President, the organizing committee for the 61st edition of the Mousquiri Tournament is made up of dedicated and passionate volunteers:
- Annie Daigle, Registrar
- Guy Marchand, Public Relations, Marketing and Secretary
- Pyer-Lyne Deslauriers, Trophy and Medal Sales, Protocol
- Jonathan Fontaine, Mascot Committee
- Jean-Pierre Flamand, Procurement and Supplies
- Julie Lachapelle, Bar Committee Coordinator
- Gabriel Lyster, Security
- Pascal Fontaine, Player Access and Dressing Rooms
- Guillaume Daigle-Roy, Operations and Game Management
A true team effort that ensures the smooth running of the tournament.
The Oldest M-11 Tournament in the Eastern Townships
With great pride — and no surprise — the Mousquiri Tournament is the oldest M-11 (Atom) tournament in Quebec, as well as the oldest hockey tournament of any category in the Eastern Townships.
For more than 60 years, the tournament has consistently welcomed players aged 9 and 10, maintaining the same age category despite changes in terminology over time: mosquito, moustique, and now M-11. While the name has evolved, the spirit of the tournament has remained unchanged.
This year marks the 39th edition of the tournament as a national event.
Local Teams in the Spotlight
The City of Richmond will be well represented at this year’s Mousquiri Tournament, with several teams competing across multiple divisions.
Three teams will compete in the Participation division, one team will take part in Class C, while two teams will be entered in Class B under the name Wild Desjardins Richmond-Windsor.
The host city will also field one team in Class AA, highlighting its strong presence at every level of competition.
A Host City with a Winning Tradition
Over the past 60 editions, the host city has captured 14 championship titles, an impressive record that reflects the strength and vitality of minor hockey in Richmond.
Among the most recent successes are the Wild Desjardins Richmond-Windsor’s Class A championship last year, as well as a historic double championship in 2024 in both Classes A and B.
Other titles earned by local teams over the years include:
- Métro Brunelle du Val-Saint-François (Class A, 2015),
- Express de Richmond (Class B, 2006),
- Islanders (Class B, 2001 and 1993),
- Olympiques (Class B, 2000 and 1974),
- Riverains, champions in Class CC (1986 and 1997) and Invitation Class (1979 and 1984),
- as well as a Class C championship in 1980.
The Most Decorated Cities
Several cities stand out for their consistent success at the Mousquiri Tournament.
Teams from Drummondville and Sherbrooke lead the way with 21 championships each, followed by:
- Richmond (14),
- Val-des-Sources (Asbestos) (11),
- Acton Vale (9),
- Saint-Eustache and La Tuque (7 each).
The Most Loyal Participating Cities
The Mousquiri Tournament also benefits from the long-standing loyalty of several communities.
Including this year’s edition, the cities with the highest number of tournament appearances are:
- Drummondville (61),
- Sherbrooke and Windsor (58),
- Asbestos (55),
- Acton Vale (50),
- Granby (47),
- Warwick and Victoriaville (43),
- Saint-Eustache (37),
- Laval (31),
- Trois-Rivières (19),
- La Tuque (18).
Free Admission
Since 2023, admission has been completely free for all spectators, every day of the tournament — a wonderful way to make the event accessible to the entire community.
Official Tournament Opening
The official opening ceremony will take place on Friday, February 6 at 6:40 p.m., just prior to the AA-level game between the Sherbrooke Harfangs (1) and the Desjardins Wild of Richmond-Windsor, the host team of the tournament.
The ceremony will feature the colour guard from Branch No. 15 of the Royal Canadian Legion of Richmond, as well as provincial, federal and municipal representatives, along with several tournament sponsors.
Championship Trophies
The trophies awarded to champions in each division bear meaningful names, paying tribute to individuals who have left a lasting mark on hockey and volunteerism in Richmond:
Class AA – Claude “Pee-Wee” Roy Trophy
Awarded in honour of this outstanding hockey player from Richmond, who excelled with the Royal de Lac-Mégantic Junior A team in the 1970s and later with the Moncton Blue Eagles in the university league. He tragically lost his life in a car accident in 1977 at the age of 23.
Class BB – Roger Martel Trophy
Named in honour of a founding volunteer of the tournament, who served as registrar for more than 20 years.
Class A – Sylvain Lefebvre Trophy
Honouring this Richmond native who played in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers. He won three Stanley Cups — one as a player and two as an assistant coach.
Class B – Omer Guimond Trophy
Paying tribute to a devoted Mousquiri Tournament volunteer.
Class C – Tournament President’s Trophy
Championship Team Banners
The banners awarded to championship teams are named in honour of volunteers who have made a lasting impact on the tournament through their exceptional dedication:
- AA Division – Michèle Nadeau Banner
(long-time volunteer, registrar and president) - BB Division – Daniel Ménard Banner
(long-time volunteer, referee and president) - A Division – Robert Dalton Banner
(long-time volunteer in registration) - B Division – Pierre Daigle Banner
(long-time volunteer, notably in player access and dressing rooms) - C Division – Roland Tanguay Banner
(long-time volunteer, assistant registrar)
Each banner serves as a reminder that behind every victory lie decades of volunteer dedication.
Research: Guy Marchand