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The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. 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 Val Dor Foreurs have a rich history of success in the QMJHL, having won the President's Cup three times (1998, 2001, and 2014) and the Memorial Cup once (1998). The team has also produced several NHL players, including Simon Gamache, Antoine Roussel, and Anthony Mantha.
The team's logo features a miner's helmet, which pays homage to the mining industry that is a significant part of Val-d'Or's history and economy. The team's colors are black, gold, and white.
The Val Dor Foreurs are known for their fast-paced, physical style of play and their passionate fan base. The team's motto, "Tous pour un, un pour tous" (All for one, one for all), reflects the team's commitment to teamwork and unity.
Overall, the Val Dor Foreurs are a respected and successful team in the QMJHL, and they continue to be a source of pride for the people of Val-d'Or and the surrounding region.