Paul Dumont | |
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Born | Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada | June 15, 1920
Died | April 9, 2008 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | (aged 87)
Known for | President of QMJHL, co-founder of the Quebec Remparts and the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament |
Awards | CAHA Order of Merit Hockey Québec Hall of Fame QMJHL Hall of Fame |
Paul Dumont (June 15, 1920 – April 9, 2008) was a Canadian ice hockey administrator. He was associated with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) from its founding in 1969 to 1984. He served as the general manager of the Quebec Remparts, then as the league's executive director and president. He established the first league office, and oversaw the development of its policies and procedures. He previously co-founded the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament and managed the junior Quebec Aces. He is the namesake of the Paul Dumont Trophy, and was inducted into both the Hockey Québec, and the QMJHL Halls of Fame.