Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey
Encyclopedia
The Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey(North American Hockey League) (LNAH) was founded in 2004 and is a low-level professional
league based in the Canadian province of Quebec
. It was called the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League from 1996 until it turned pro in 2004. It has no connection with the similarly named North American Hockey League
(NAHL), an American junior league for players under twenty. Teams in the LNAH compete for the Futura Cup
, which has been awarded annually since 1997.
Unlike higher-level professional leagues, such as the American Hockey League
or the ECHL
, the LNAH is not known for its skill level. Its teams employ many enforcers and has a rather infamous reputation for on-ice antics that mostly include fisticuffs
. The LNAH has the unofficial reputation as the world's toughest hockey league; a New York Times article stated that the league averaged 3.2 fights a game during the 2010-2011 season, compared with 0.6 fights in the National Hockey League
.
Despite this reputation, many of the players are ex-NHL or ex-AHL players; Patrick Cote, Michel Picard
, Stephane Richer
, Bobby Dollas
, Guillaume Lefebvre
, Garrett Burnett
, Daniel Shank
, Francois Leroux
, Jeremy Stevenson
, Eric Fichaud
, Mario Roberge
, David Gosselin
, Jesse Belanger
, Donald Brashear
and Yves Racine
. During the 2004–2005 NHL
lockout, some NHL players played the entire season in the league, such as Sylvain Blouin
, Sebastien Caron
, Mathieu Biron
, Marc-André Bergeron
and Sebastien Charpentier. The league has a rule that stipulates that all players must either have come from Quebec, or played junior hockey in Quebec.
Another unique aspect, compared to other minor pro leagues of North America, is the absence of a veteran limit rule, which allows teams to stock up on experienced players. The league is slowly trying to clean itself up (for 2005–2006, the roster limit went from 20 to 19 players, which for most teams meant one less enforcer), but this is no easy task for a league that has always been popular with the fans for its reputation of being the toughest league in the world.
The LNAH Draft is held during the summer, including 15 rounds. Players too old for junior ice hockey
may be drafted even if they were already drafted by an NHL team. Drafted players come from many leagues, including the Canadian Hockey League
, American Hockey League
, lower-level professional league, and the CIS
.
Professional
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league based in the Canadian province of Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
. It was called the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League from 1996 until it turned pro in 2004. It has no connection with the similarly named North American Hockey League
North American Hockey League
The North American Hockey League is one of the top junior hockey leagues in the United States and is enterting its 36th season in 2011-12. It is currently the only Junior A Tier II league, sanctioned by USA Hockey. The NAHL currently acts as an alternative to the United States Hockey League...
(NAHL), an American junior league for players under twenty. Teams in the LNAH compete for the Futura Cup
Futura Cup
The Futura Cup is the trophy awarded annually to champions of the LNAH , a minor pro league based in the Canadian province of Quebec. It was first awarded after the 1996-97 season...
, which has been awarded annually since 1997.
Unlike higher-level professional leagues, such as the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
or the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
, the LNAH is not known for its skill level. Its teams employ many enforcers and has a rather infamous reputation for on-ice antics that mostly include fisticuffs
Fighting in ice hockey
Fighting in ice hockey is an established tradition of the sport in North America, with a long history involving many levels of amateur and professional play and including some notable individual fights. Although a definite source of criticism, it is a considerable draw for the sport, and some fans...
. The LNAH has the unofficial reputation as the world's toughest hockey league; a New York Times article stated that the league averaged 3.2 fights a game during the 2010-2011 season, compared with 0.6 fights in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
.
Despite this reputation, many of the players are ex-NHL or ex-AHL players; Patrick Cote, Michel Picard
Michel Picard
Michel Picard is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Picard played in the National Hockey League with the Hartford Whalers, San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators, St...
, Stephane Richer
Stephane Richer
Stéphane Jean-Jacques Richer is a retired professional ice hockey left winger.-Playing career:Richer was drafted 29th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He played in 1,054 career NHL games, scoring 421 goals and 398 assists for 819 points. Richer won the Calder Cup in...
, Bobby Dollas
Bobby Dollas
Bobby Dollas is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Dollas played defence for the Winnipeg Jets, Quebec Nordiques, Detroit Red Wings, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks.-Playing career:Dollas played...
, Guillaume Lefebvre
Guillaume Lefebvre
Guillaume Lefebvre is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League...
, Garrett Burnett
Garrett Burnett
Garrett "Rocky" Burnett is a former professional ice hockey player who played with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim of the NHL in the 2003–04 season.-Playing career:...
, Daniel Shank
Daniel Shank
Daniel Shank is a retired National Hockey League right wing.After playing four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Shank made his professional debut with the Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League in the 1988–89 season...
, Francois Leroux
Francois Leroux
François Leroux is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. At 6'6" and over 240 pounds, Leroux was a physical, defensive-minded defenceman who amassed 577 penalty minutes in his NHL career...
, Jeremy Stevenson
Jeremy Stevenson
Jeremy Stevenson is a retired professional ice hockey left winger who last played for the Kalamazoo Wings of the International Hockey League. He grew up in Elliot Lake, Ontario...
, Eric Fichaud
Eric Fichaud
Éric Fichaud is a professional ice hockey goaltender. He was selected in the first round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, 16th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs...
, Mario Roberge
Mario Roberge
Mario Roberge is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.Roberge started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1991. He would play his entire career with Montreal and leave after the 1995 season. He would win one Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1993...
, David Gosselin
David Gosselin
David Gosselin is a Canadian ice hockey left winger who played 13 games in the National Hockey League for the Nashville Predators. He was drafted 78th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut for the Predators during the 1999–2000 NHL season...
, Jesse Belanger
Jesse Belanger
Jesse Bélanger is a former professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League from 1991 to 2001.-Playing career:...
, Donald Brashear
Donald Brashear
Donald Brashear is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Rivière-du-Loup CIMT in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . He previously played for five organizations in the National Hockey League . His main role is that of an enforcer. He was...
and Yves Racine
Yves Racine
Yves Racine is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks, Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning.-Playing career:Racine was drafted 11th overall by the Detroit...
. During the 2004–2005 NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
lockout, some NHL players played the entire season in the league, such as Sylvain Blouin
Sylvain Blouin
Sylvain Lucien Blouin is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 115 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, and Minnesota Wild.-Career statistics:- External links :...
, Sebastien Caron
Sebastien Caron
Sébastien Caron is a professional ice hockey goaltender.-Biography:Caron was a fourth-round pick in 1999 and is a butterfly goaltender most well known for his great save from Brian Savage against the Philadelphia Flyers. This save came early in the 2005–2006 season with his former team, the...
, Mathieu Biron
Mathieu Biron
Mathieu Biron is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He currently plays Defence for the Hamburg Freezers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.-Playing career:...
, Marc-André Bergeron
Marc-André Bergeron
Marc-André Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently under contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Career:...
and Sebastien Charpentier. The league has a rule that stipulates that all players must either have come from Quebec, or played junior hockey in Quebec.
Another unique aspect, compared to other minor pro leagues of North America, is the absence of a veteran limit rule, which allows teams to stock up on experienced players. The league is slowly trying to clean itself up (for 2005–2006, the roster limit went from 20 to 19 players, which for most teams meant one less enforcer), but this is no easy task for a league that has always been popular with the fans for its reputation of being the toughest league in the world.
The LNAH Draft is held during the summer, including 15 rounds. Players too old for junior ice hockey
Junior ice hockey
Junior hockey is a catch-all term used to describe various levels of ice hockey competition for players generally between 16 and 20 years of age...
may be drafted even if they were already drafted by an NHL team. Drafted players come from many leagues, including the Canadian Hockey League
Canadian Hockey League
The Canadian Hockey League is an umbrella organization that represents the three Canadian-based major junior ice hockey leagues for players 16 to 20 years of age. The CHL was founded in 1975 as the Canadian Major Junior Hockey League, and is composed of its three member leagues, the Western Hockey...
, American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
, lower-level professional league, and the CIS
Canadian Interuniversity Sport
Canadian Interuniversity Sport is the national governing body of university sport in Canada, comprising the majority of degree granting universities in the country. Its equivalent body for organized sports at colleges in Canada is The Canadian Colleges Athletic Association...
.
Current teams
- Rivière-du-Loup 3L (2010-present)
- Saguenay MarquisSaguenay MarquisThe Saguenay Marquis are a hockey team in the LNAH, which is based in the province of Quebec. They play at the Palais des Sports.The team started as the Saint-Lin-Laurentides Gladiateurs in 1996-1997 and moved to Sainte-Therese to become the Sainte-Therese Chiefs in 1997-1998. They moved to Laval...
(2009-present) - Saint-Georges CRS ExpressSaint-Georges CRS ExpressThe Saint-Georges CRS Express is a professional hockey team based in Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada. The team is part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . The CRS Express plays at the Centre Sportif Lacroix - Dutil...
(2010-present) - Sorel-Tracy GCI (2010-present)
- Thetford Mines Isothermic (2007-present)
- Trois-Rivières Caron & GuayTrois-Rivières Caron & GuayThe Trois-Rivières Caron & Guay is a hockey team based in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team is part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey...
(2004-present) - Windsor WildWindsor WildThe Windsor Wild is an ice hockey team based in Windsor, Quebec that plays in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . Formerly the Sherbrooke Saint-François, the Wild have played in the LNAH since the 2011-12 season.-External links:*...
(2011-present)
Champions
- 1996-971996–97 QSPHL season-Regular season:- Coupe Futura-Playoffs :- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Saint-Gabriel Blizzard - 1997-981997–98 QSPHL season-Regular season:- Coupe Futura-Playoffs :- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Lachute RapidesLachute RapidesThe Lachute Rapides were a hockey team based in Lachute, Quebec. The team was part of the QSPHL The Lachute Rapides were a hockey team based in Lachute, Quebec. The team was part of the QSPHL The Lachute Rapides were a hockey team based in Lachute, Quebec. The team was part of the QSPHL (now the... - 1998-991998–99 QSPHL season-Regular season:- Coupe Futura-Playoffs :- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Joliette Blizzard - 1999-001999–00 QSPHL season-Regular season:- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— LaSalle RapidesLaSalle RapidesThe LaSalle Rapides were a hockey team based in LaSalle, Quebec, a western suburb of Montreal. The team was part of the QSPHL... - 2000-012000–01 QSPHL season-Regular season:- Coupe Futura-Playoffs :- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Joliette Mission - 2001-022001–02 QSPHL season-Regular season:- Coupe Futura-Playoffs :- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Laval ChiefsLaval ChiefsThe Laval Chiefs was a hockey team based in Laval, Quebec. The team is still part of the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey , though no longer in Laval. The Chiefs were previously part of the semi-professional QSPHL and QSMHL , LNAH . The Chiefs played at the Colisée de Laval... - 2002-032002–03 QSPHL season-Regular season:- Coupe Futura-Playoffs :- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Laval ChiefsLaval ChiefsThe Laval Chiefs was a hockey team based in Laval, Quebec. The team is still part of the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey , though no longer in Laval. The Chiefs were previously part of the semi-professional QSPHL and QSMHL , LNAH . The Chiefs played at the Colisée de Laval... - 2003-042003–04 QSPHL season-Regular season:- Coupe Futura-Playoffs :- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Verdun DragonsVerdun DragonsThe Verdun Dragons were a hockey team based in Verdun, Quebec. The team was part of the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey . The Dragons played at the Verdun Auditorium. They won the Futura Cup against the Saint-Georges Garaga in 2003-2004.... - 2004-052004–05 LNAH season-Regular season:- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Québec Radio XQuebec Radio XPont Rouge Lois Jeans was a hockey team based in Pont Rouge, Quebec. The team was part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey .The team had been known by many names such as the Vanier Voyageurs, Quebec Ace, Beaupré Caron et Guay, Beaupré Aces and Quebec RadioX. After the 2007-08 season the team... - 2005-062005–06 LNAH season-Regular season:-External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Sherbrooke Saint-FrançoisSherbrooke Saint-FrancoisThe Sherbrooke Saint-François is a minor league professional ice hockey team based in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The team is part of the minor professional league Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . The Saint-Francois plays at the Palais des Sports.... - 2006-072006–07 LNAH season-Regular season:-External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Summum-ChiefsSaint-Jean ChiefsThe Saint-Jean Chiefs is a hockey team based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The team is part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . The Chiefs play at the Colisée Isabelle-Brasseur.... - 2007-082007–08 LNAH season-Regular season:- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Trois-Rivières Caron & GuayTrois-Rivières Caron & GuayThe Trois-Rivières Caron & Guay is a hockey team based in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team is part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey... - 2008-092008–09 LNAH season-Regular season:- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Pont Rouge Lois Jeans - 2009-102009–10 LNAH season-Regular season:- External Links :* on hockeydb.com...
— Saint-Georges CRS ExpressSaint-Georges CRS ExpressThe Saint-Georges CRS Express is a professional hockey team based in Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada. The team is part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . The CRS Express plays at the Centre Sportif Lacroix - Dutil... - 2010-112010–11 LNAH season-Regular season:- Coupe Canam-Playoffs :...
– Saint-Francois de Sherbrooke
Defunct teams
- Acton Vale Beaulieu (2000–2001; became Saint-Hyacinthe Cousin)
- Acton Vale Nova (1996–2000; renamed Acton Vale Beaulieu)
- Asbestos AztèquesAsbestos AztèquesThe Asbestos Azteques were a Canadian minor pro ice hockey team in Asbestos, Quebec. They played in the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League from 1997-2003.They were named the Azteques from 1997-2000, and from 2002-2003, and the Dube from 2000-2002.-External Links:...
(1997–2001; renamed Asbestos Dubé) - Asbestos AztèquesAsbestos AztèquesThe Asbestos Azteques were a Canadian minor pro ice hockey team in Asbestos, Quebec. They played in the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League from 1997-2003.They were named the Azteques from 1997-2000, and from 2002-2003, and the Dube from 2000-2002.-External Links:...
(2002–2003; folded) - Asbestos Dubé (2001–2002; renamed Asbestos Aztèques)
- Côte-de-Beaupré As (2000–2001; became Québec As and played at Charlesbourg in 2001–2002 and at Beauport in 2002–2003)
- Côte-de-Beaupré Caron et Guay (1999–2000; became Côte-de-Beaupré As)
- Granby Blitz (1997–2002; renamed Granby Prédateurs)
- Granby PrédateursGranby Prédateurs (LNAH)The Granby Predateurs were a semi-professional ice hockey team in Granby, Quebec. They played in the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League under three different names from 1996-2004....
(2002–2004; folded) - Haut-Richelieu Dragons (1996–1997; renamed Iberville Dragons)
- Iberville Dragons (1997–1998; became Saint-Laurent Dragons)
- Joliette Blizzard (1998–2000; renamed Joliette Mission)
- Joliette Mission (2000–2002; became Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Mission)
- Jonquière CondorsJonquière CondorsThe Jonquiere Condors were a Canadian minor pro ice hockey team in Jonquiere, Quebec. They played in the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League from 1997-2002.For the 2002-03 season, the franchise was moved to Saguenay, and became the Saguenay Paramedic....
(1997–2002; renamed Saguenay Paramédic) - Lachute RapidesLachute RapidesThe Lachute Rapides were a hockey team based in Lachute, Quebec. The team was part of the QSPHL The Lachute Rapides were a hockey team based in Lachute, Quebec. The team was part of the QSPHL The Lachute Rapides were a hockey team based in Lachute, Quebec. The team was part of the QSPHL (now the...
(1996–1999; became LaSalle Rapides) - LaSalle RapidesLaSalle RapidesThe LaSalle Rapides were a hockey team based in LaSalle, Quebec, a western suburb of Montreal. The team was part of the QSPHL...
(1999–2003; folded) - Laurentides Gladiateurs (1996–1997; became Sainte-Thérèse Chiefs)
- Laval ChiefsLaval ChiefsThe Laval Chiefs was a hockey team based in Laval, Quebec. The team is still part of the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey , though no longer in Laval. The Chiefs were previously part of the semi-professional QSPHL and QSMHL , LNAH . The Chiefs played at the Colisée de Laval...
(1998–2005; renamed Laval Summum-Chiefs) - Laval Summum-Chiefs (2005–2006; became Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Summum-Chiefs)
- Louiseville JetsLouiseville JetsThe Louiseville Jets were a Canadian semi-professional ice hockey team in Louiseville, Quebec. They played in the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League for the 1996-97 season, before folding.-External Links:*...
(1996–1997; folded) - Pont-Rouge Caron et Guay (2001–2004; became Trois-Rivières Caron et Guay)
- Pont-Rouge Grand Portneuf (1996–2001; renamed Pont-Rouge Caron et Guay)
- Québec As (1997–1998; dormant in 1998–1999 and became Côte-de-Beaupré Caron et Guay)
- Québec As (2001–2003; renamed Québec Radio X)
- Rive-Sud Chacals (1996–1998; became Saint-Georges Garaga)
- Rivière-du-Loup PromutuelRivière-du-Loup PromutuelThe Riviere-du-Loup Promutel were a Canadian semi-professional ice hockey team in Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec. They played in the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League from 2001-2004. They folded in 2004 due to financial difficulties.-External Links:*...
(2001–2004; folded) - Rivière-du-Loup CIMTRivière-du-Loup CIMTThe Riviere-du-Loup 3L is a hockey team in the LNAH , which is based in the province of Quebec. The team's first season in the LNAH was 2008-09. The city of Rivière-du-Loup earlier in the decade had teams in the QSPHL, QSMHL and QSCHL, including a previous CIMT franchise....
(2008-2010; renamed Rivière-du-Loup 3L - Saguenay 98,3 (2008-2009; renamed Saguenay Marquis)
- Saguenay FjordSaguenay FjordThe Saguenay Fjord were an ice hockey team in Saguenay, Quebec. They played in the Ligue Nord-Americaine de Hockey from 2002-2005. The club was founded as Saguenay Paramedic in 2002, in 2004, they changed to Saguenay Fjord.-External Links:*...
(2004–2005; folded after 24 games) - Saguenay Paramédic (2002–2004; renamed Saguenay Fjord)
- Ste-Marie Poutrelles DeltaSte-Marie de Beauce Poutrelles DeltaThe Ste-Marie Poutrelles Delta were a Canadian minor pro ice hockey team in Sainte Marie, Quebec. They played in the Ligue centrale de hockey from 2003-2008, and the Ligue Nord-Americaine de Hockey from 2008-2009...
(2008; folded during the season) - Sainte-Thérèse Chiefs (1997–1998; became Laval Chiefs)
- Saint-Gabriel Blizzard (1996–1998; became Joliette Blizzard)
- Saint-Georges GaragaSaint-Georges CRS ExpressThe Saint-Georges CRS Express is a professional hockey team based in Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada. The team is part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . The CRS Express plays at the Centre Sportif Lacroix - Dutil...
(1998–2005; renamed Saint-Georges CRS Express) - Saint-Hyacinthe Chiefs (2008-2009; folded)
- Saint-Hyacinthe Cousin (2001–2005; renamed Saint-Hyacinthe Cristal)
- Saint-Hyacinthe CristalSaint-Hyacinthe CristalThe Saint-Hyacinthe Cristal is a hockey team based in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. The team is part of the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey . The Cristal play at the Stade L.P. Gaucher....
(2005–2006; renamed Saint-Hyacinthe Top Design) - Saint-Hyacinthe Top DesignSaint-Hyacinthe Top DesignThe Saint-Hyancinthe Chiefs was a minor hockey team based in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, which is now defunct. The team was part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . The Chiefs played at the Stade L.P...
(2006–2008; renamed Saint-Hyacinthe Chiefs) - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Mission (2002–2004; became Sorel-Tracy Mission)
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Summum-ChiefsSaint-Jean ChiefsThe Saint-Jean Chiefs is a hockey team based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The team is part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . The Chiefs play at the Colisée Isabelle-Brasseur....
(2006–2008; became Saguenay 98.3) - Saint-Laurent Dragons (1998–2001; became Verdun Dragons)
- Sherbrooke Saint-FrançoisSherbrooke Saint-FrancoisThe Sherbrooke Saint-François is a minor league professional ice hockey team based in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The team is part of the minor professional league Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . The Saint-Francois plays at the Palais des Sports....
(2003-2011; became Windsor Wild) - Sorel Dinosaures (1996–1999; renamed Sorel Royaux)
- Sorel MissionSorel MissionThe Sorel-Tracy GCI is a hockey team based in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. The team is part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . The GCI play at the Colisée Cardin....
(2004–2008) - Sorel RoyauxSorel RoyauxThe Sorel Royaux were a Canadian minor pro ice hockey team in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. They played in the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League from 1996-2004. The club was founded in 1996 as the Sorel Dinosaures, they changed their name to Sorel Royaux in 1999.-External Links:*...
(1999–2004; folded) - Thetford Mines Coyotes (1996–2000; renamed Thetford Mines Prolab)
- Thetford Mines ProlabThetford Mines ProlabThe Thetford-Mines Isothermic is a hockey team based in Thetford Mines, Quebec. The team is part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey...
(2000–2007; renamed Thetford Mines Isothermic) - Trois-Rivières Viking (2003–2004; folded)
- Vanier Voyageurs (1996–1997; became Québec As and played at Val-Bélair)
- Verdun DragonsVerdun DragonsThe Verdun Dragons were a hockey team based in Verdun, Quebec. The team was part of the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey . The Dragons played at the Verdun Auditorium. They won the Futura Cup against the Saint-Georges Garaga in 2003-2004....
(2001–2005; renamed Verdun-Montréal Dragons) - Verdun-Montréal Dragons (2005–2006; folded)
- Waterloo 94Waterloo 94Waterloo 94 was a Canadian semi-professional ice hockey team in Waterloo, Quebec. They played in the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League for the 1996-1997 season. The club became the Granby Blitz for the 1997-98 season.-Records:...
(1996–1997; became Granby Blitz) - Windsor Lacroix (2001–2003; became Sherbrooke Saint-François)
- Windsor Papetiers (1996–2001; renamed Windsor Lacroix)