Rouyn-Noranda Capitales

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Rouyn-Noranda Capitales
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City Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
League Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League
Operated1989 (1989)-1996
Home arenaDave Keon Arena
Colours Red and White

The Rouyn-Noranda Capitales were a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada.

History

This defunct hockey team was a part of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. The team disbanded to make way for their city's Quebec Major Junior Hockey League franchise, the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.

The Capitales were the first Québécois team in NOJHL history. The Capitales left in 1996. There would not be a new Quebec-based team in the league until 2008 when the NOJHL allowed the expansion of the Temiscaming Royals.

Season-by-season results

SeasonGPWLTOTLGFGAPResultsPlayoffs
1989-904021181-234212432nd NOJHLLost Final
1990-914017221-197225354th NOJHL
1991-924827192-299215564th NOJHL
1992-934821270-242278425th NOJHL
1993-944021163-257270453rd NOJHLLost Final
1994-954833123-295175692nd NOJHLLost Final
1995-964414282-196235305th NOJHL


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