List of ice hockey teams in Quebec

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The following is a list of ice hockey teams in Quebec , past and present. It includes the league(s) they play for, and championships won.

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Major professional

National Hockey League

Current
TeamCityEstablished Stanley Cups Notes
Montreal Canadiens Montreal 191724Founded in 1909 as a National Hockey Association Franchise
Former
TeamCityExisted Stanley Cups Notes
Montreal Maroons Montreal 1924–19382
Montreal Wanderers Montreal1917–19180Founded in 1903 as a Federal Amateur Hockey League team; Folded six games into 1917–18 season after Montreal Arena burned down
Quebec Bulldogs Quebec City 1919–19200Founded in 1888 as an Amateur Hockey Association franchise; Became the Hamilton Tigers in 1920
Quebec Nordiques Quebec City1979–19950Founded in 1972 as a World Hockey Association franchise; Became the Colorado Avalanche in 1995

National Hockey Association

TeamCityExistedLeague titles Stanley Cups Notes
Montreal Canadiens Montreal 1909–191721Founded in 1909 as the Haileybury Hockey Club; Joined National Hockey League in 1917
Montreal Shamrocks Montreal1909–191000
Montreal Wanderers Montreal1909–191711Joined National Hockey League in 1917
Quebec Bulldogs Quebec City 1910–191722Joined National Hockey League in 1919

World Hockey Association

TeamCityExisted Avco Cups Notes
Quebec Nordiques Quebec City 1972–19791Joined National Hockey League in 1979

Minor professional

Canadian-American Hockey League

TeamCityExistedChampionshipsNotes
Quebec Castors Quebec City 1926–19350Relocated in 1935 to become Springfield Indians.

American Hockey League

Current
TeamCityEstablished Calder Cups Notes
Laval Rocket Laval 20170Previously the St. John's Ice Caps. Owned by NHL affiliate, the Montreal Canadiens.
Former
TeamCityExisted Calder Cups Notes
Montreal Voyageurs Montreal 1971–19720Became the Nova Scotia Voyagers in 1972
Quebec Aces Quebec City 1959–19710Member of the Quebec Senior Hockey League and Quebec Hockey League from 1944 to 1959
Quebec Citadelles Quebec City1999–20020Previously the Fredericton Canadiens; Merged with the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2002
Sherbrooke Canadiens Sherbrooke 1984–19891Became the Fredericton Canadiens
Sherbrooke Jets Sherbrooke1982–19840

International Hockey League

TeamCityExisted Turner Cups Notes
Quebec Rafales Quebec City 1996–19980Founded in 1992 as the Atlanta Knights

Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey

Current
TeamCityEstablished Championships Notes
Jonquière Marquis Saguenay 19966Founded in 1996 as the Saint-Lin-Laurentides Gladiateurs and has since relocated several times under various names.
Les Pétroliers du Nord Laval 20180Originated as the Berlin BlackJacks in Berlin, New Hampshire, before relocating midseason.
Rivière-du-Loup 3L Rivière-du-Loup 20081Originated in 2004 as the Rivière-du-Loup CIMT various senior and semiprofessional leagues before joining the LNAH in 2008.
Saint-Georges Cool FM 103.5 Saint-Georges 19961Founded in 1996 as the Rive-Sud Jackals.
Sorel-Tracy Éperviers Sorel-Tracy 19965Founded in 1996 as the Saint-Gabriel Blizzard.
Thetford Assurancia Thetford Mines 19962Founded in 1996 as the Thetford Mines Coyotes.
Former
TeamCityExisted Championships Notes
Asbestos Aztecs Asbestos 1997–20030Known as the Asbestos Dube in the 2001–02 season.
Granby Predateurs Granby 1997–1998; 1999–20040Founded in 1997 as the Granby Blitz.
Lasalle Rapides LaSalle 1996–20032Founded in 1996 as the Lachute Rapides.
Louiseville Jets Louiseville 1996–19970
Pont Rouge Lois Jeans Pont-Rouge 1996–20102Founded in 1996 as the Vanier Voyageurs.
Rivière-du-Loup Promutuel Rivière-du-Loup 2001–20040
Saguenay Fjord Saguenay 1997–20050Founded in 1997 as the Jonquière Condors.
Saint-Hyacinthe Chiefs Saint-Hyacinthe 1996–20090Founded in 1996 as the Acton Vale Nova.
Sherbrooke Saint-Francois Sherbrooke 1996–20122Founded in 1996 as the Windsor Papetiers; relocated back to Windsor, Quebec, in 2011 and then to Cornwall, Ontario, in 2012.
Sorel Royeaux Sorel 1996–20040Founded in 1996 as the Sorel Dinosaures.
Trois-Rivières Draveurs Trois-Rivières 1996–20181Founded in 1996 as the Pont-Rouge Grand Portneuf.

Junior

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League

Current
TeamCityEstablished President's Cups Memorial Cups Notes
Baie-Comeau Drakkar Baie-Comeau 199700
Blainville-Boisbriand Armada Boisbriand 201100Founded as the St. John's Fog Devils in 2005 before moving to Montreal Junior Hockey Club in 2008.
Chicoutimi Saguenéens Chicoutimi 197320
Drummondville Voltigeurs Drummondville 198210
Gatineau Olympiques Gatineau 197371Previously known as the Hull Festivals and Hull Olympiques.
Quebec Remparts Quebec City 199701Founded in 1991 as the Beauport Harfangs.
Rimouski Océanic Rimouski 199531Founded in 1969 as the Sherbrooke Castors.
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Rouyn-Noranda 199621Founded in 1933 as the Montreal Junior Canadiens.
Shawinigan Cataractes Shawinigan 196901Previously known as the Bruins and Dynamos.
Sherbrooke Phoenix Sherbrooke 201200
Val-d'Or Foreurs Val-d'Or 199330
Victoriaville Tigres Victoriaville 198710Founded in 1982 as the Longueuil Chevaliers

Ontario Hockey Association

TeamCityEstablished J. Ross Robertson Cups Memorial Cups Notes
Montreal Junior Canadiens Montreal 196123Founded in 1933 in the QJHL.

Quebec Junior Hockey League

TeamCityEstablishedLeague titles Fred Page Cups Centennial Cups Notes
Champlain Cougars Sherbrooke 2003100
Le Collège Français de Longueuil Brossard 1970200
Granby Inouk Granby  ????000
Joliette Action Joliette  ????210
Kahnawake Condors Kahnawake  ????000
Laflèche Titans Trois-Rivières-Ouest  ????000
Lachine Maroons Lachine  ????000
St. Eustache Patriots Saint-Eustache  ????000
St. Félicien Multiconcessionnaire Saint-Félicien  ????000
St. Jérome Panthers Saint-Jérôme  ????110
St. Lawrence Lions Sainte-Foy  ????000
Terrebonne Cobras Terrebonne  ????000
Valleyfield Braves Salaberry-de-Valleyfield  ????300
Vaudreuil Mustangs Kirkland  ????100

Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League

Current
TeamCityEstablishedLeague titlesNotes
Temiscaming Titans Témiscaming 20111
Ville-Marie Pirates Ville-Marie 20171
Former
TeamCityExistedLeague titlesNotes
Temiscaming Royals Témiscaming2007–20080First GMHL team in Quebec; joined Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League in 2008.
Ville-Marie Dragons Ville-Marie2008–20090Folded midseason

Junior B hockey leagues

LeagueRegionEstablishedProvincial titlesNotes
Beauce-Bellechasse Junior AA Hockey League -- ???? ??
Estrie-Mauricie Junior AA Hockey League -- ???? ??
Laurentides-Lanaudière Junior AA Hockey League -- ???? ??

Semi-professional, senior and amateur

Canadian Women's Hockey League

TeamCityExistedCWHL championshipsNotes
Les Canadiennes Montréal 2007–20194Previously known as the Montréal Stars and won two Clarkson Cups before it became the CWHL championship.
Quebec Phenix Montréal2007–20080

National Women's Hockey League

TeamCityExistedNWHL championsNotes
Montreal Axion Montréal 1998–20071Previously known as Bonaventure Wingstar (1998–1999) and Montréal Wingstar (1999–2003)
Montreal Jofa Titan Montréal1998–19990
Quebec Avalanche Quebec City 1999–20070Previously known as Sainte-Julie Pantheres (1999–2001) and Metropol Le Cheyenne (2001–2003)
Laval Le Mistral Laval 1998–20010

Amateur

TeamCityExistedLeague titles Stanley Cups Notes
Montreal Hockey Club Montreal 1892–190833Played in AHA, CAHL and ECAHA; Also won Allan Cup in 1930
Montreal Shamrocks Montreal 1888–190922Played in AHA, CAHL and ECAHA; Originally known as the Montreal Crystals
Montreal Victorias Montreal 1888?-190845Played in AHA, CAHL and ECAHA
Montreal Wanderers Montreal 1903–190937Played in FAHL and ECAHA; Also played in the pro NHA and NHL
Quebec Bulldogs Quebec City 1888–190810Played in AHA, CAHL and ECAHA

College

Hockey collégial féminin RSEQ

TeamCityEstablishedChampionship regular seasonChampionship playoff Titles
Cheminots du Cégep St-Jérôme St-Jérôme 199721
Dragons du Collège Laflèche Trois-Rivières 199900
Dawson Blues Westmount 199822
John Abbott Islanders Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue 199200
Patriotes du Cégep St-Laurent Montreal 199201
Lynx du Collège Édouard-Monpetit Longueuil 199922
Nordiques du Collège Lionel-Groulx Sainte-Thérèse 199900
Titans du Cégep Limoilou Limoilou 199902

University

TeamCityEstablishedConference titles University Cups Women's titlesNotes
Concordia Stingers Montreal 197527(M&W)N/A2Men's and women's hockey
McGill Redbirds / McGill Martlets Montreal 19541414Men's and women's hockey
Montreal Carabins Montreal 2009000Only plays women's hockey team.
UQTR Patriotes Trois-Rivières 84N/AOnly plays men's hockey.

League, regional and national championships

ChampionshipTimes wonDescription
Stanley Cup 48Total championships
Stanley Cup 25 National Hockey League champion
NHA Championship5 National Hockey Association champion
Avco World Trophy 1 World Hockey Association champion
Calder Cup 1 American Hockey League champion
Memorial Cup 8 Canadian Major-Junior national champion
Allan Cup 10Canadian senior national champion
Royal Bank Cup 0 Canadian Junior "A" national champion
NWHL Championship 1 National Women's Hockey League championship
CWNL Championship 3 Canadian Women's Hockey League championship
Clarkson Cup 1women's hockey champion in North-America
University Cup 5 CIS national men's university champion
CIS Women's Championship 3 CIS national women's university champion
Coupe Dodge 12 Quebec women's collegiate champion

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