Why is scoring so high in the QMJHL compared to other junior leagues?

[Siludin]

The OHL/WHL traditionally have lower scoring and more NHLers making it. Is it the style of play? In that case, why would teams willingly play a style that allows fewer of its players to succeed, and which doesn't translate well into the professional game? Are there more penalties being handed out in QMJHL games? What gives?

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[Romang67]

The total goals scored per team in the 3 leagues differ by roughly 1 goal this season. OHL is the lowest, with 238.3 goals scored on average. WHL with 238.45. QMJHL with ~239.3.

I didn't double check my numbers, but I think it's accurate.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

I think the league has a bigger spread between the good and weaker teams. The qmjhl has a bunch of factors the OHL & WHL don't have to deal with so I don't know if you can directly compare the Q to the other two leagues.

 

[Canadiens1958]

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The total goals scored per team in the 3 leagues differ by roughly 1 goal this season. OHL is the lowest, with 238.3 goals scored on average. WHL with 238.45. QMJHL with ~239.3.

I didn't double check my numbers, but I think it's accurate.

QMJHL and OHL = 68 game Schedule. WHL = 72 game schedule.