 During the 2006–07 season, Bernier won the President's Cup with the Maineiacs as champions of the QMJHL.On September 29, 2007, Bernier was given the starting role for the Kings in their 2007–08 debut game versus the Anaheim Ducks in London, UK.He allowed one goal on 27 shots, earning the first win of his career by the final score of 4–1, while being named the second star of the game.