Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey


Not to be confused with North American Hockey League (1973–77) or North American Hockey League.
















Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey
Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey log.png
SportIce hockey
Founded1996
No. of teams6
CountryCanada
Most recent
champion(s)
Sorel-Tracy Éperviers (1)
Most titles
Jonquière Marquis (3)
Official websitewww.lnah.com

The Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey (North American Hockey League)[1][2] (LNAH) is a low-level professional league based in the Canadian province of Quebec. It was founded as the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League (QSPHL; French: Ligue de hockey semi-professionnelle du Québec or LHSPQ) in 1996, and became fully professional and assumed its current name in 2004. It has no connection with the similarly named North American Hockey League, 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, primarily 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 2010–11 season, compared with 0.6 fights in the National Hockey League.[3]


Despite this reputation, many of the players are ex-NHL or ex-AHL players such as Patrick Côté, Michel Picard, Stéphane Richer, Bobby Dollas, Guillaume Lefebvre, Garrett Burnett, Daniel Shank, François Leroux, Jeremy Stevenson, Éric Fichaud, Mario Roberge, David Gosselin, Michel Ouellet, Jesse Bélanger, Donald Brashear, Yves Racine, Anthony Stewart and Juraj Kolník. During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, some NHL players played the entire season in the league, such as Sylvain Blouin, Donald Brashear, Sébastien Caron, Mathieu Biron, Marc-André Bergeron and Sébastien Charpentier. The league has had a rule that stipulates that all players must either have come from Quebec, or played junior hockey in Quebec,[3] though it has not been strictly used for LNAH teams outside 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 2005–06, the roster limit went from 20 to 19 players, which for most teams meant one less enforcer), but the league has typically been popular with the fans for its reputation of being the toughest league in the world.[citation needed]


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 leagues, and U Sports.




Contents





  • 1 Teams

    • 1.1 Current


    • 1.2 Timeline


    • 1.3 Defunct



  • 2 Champions


  • 3 LNAH Finals appearances by city


  • 4 References


  • 5 External links




Teams



Current




LNAH map (Quebec)

Marquis

Marquis



Pétroliers

Pétroliers



3L

3L



Cool FM 103.5

Cool FM 103.5



Éperviers

Éperviers



Assurancia

Assurancia




Quebec teams currently in the LNAH.






























Team
City
Arena
Joined
Jonquière MarquisSaguenay, QuebecPalais des Sports1996*
Les Pétroliers du NordSaint-Jérôme, QuebecRegional Arena Rivière-du-Nord2018*
Rivière-du-Loup 3LRivière-du-Loup, QuebecCentre Premier Tech2008
Saint-Georges Cool FM 103.5Saint-Georges, QuebecCentre Sportif Lacroix-Dutil1996*
Sorel-Tracy ÉperviersSorel-Tracy, QuebecColisée Cardin1996*
Thetford AssuranciaThetford Mines, QuebecCentre Mario Gosselin1996
Notes

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  1. An asterisk (*) denotes a franchise move. See the respective team articles for more information.



Timeline



Berlin BlackjacksLaval PredatorsValleyfield BravesSte-Marie Poutrelles DeltaRivière-du-Loup 3LRivière-du-Loup PromutuelSaguenay Fjord (hockey)Jonquière CondorsAsbestos AztèquesCornwall River KingsWindsor WildSherbrooke Saint-FrançoisSherbrooke Saint-FrançoisGranby Prédateurs (LNAH)Waterloo 94Pont-Rouge Lois JeansPont Rouge Lois JeansPont Rouge Lois JeansPont Rouge Lois JeansPont Rouge Lois JeansThetford AssuranciaSorel RoyauxSorel-Tracy HawksSorel-Tracy HawksSorel-Tracy HawksSorel-Tracy HawksSorel-Tracy HawksSaint-Georges Cool FM 103.5Rive-Sud ChacalsTrois-Rivières Draveurs (LNAH)Trois-Rivières BlizzardLouiseville JetsSaguenay MarquisSt-Jean ChiefsLaval ChiefsSainte-Thérèse ChiefsLaurentides GladiateursLaSalle RapidesLachute RapidesVerdun DragonsSaint-Laurent DragonsIberville DragonsHaut-Richelieu DragonsSaint-Hyacinthe ChiefsSaint-Hyacinthe Chiefs


Defunct




  • Acton Vale Beaulieu (2000–01; became Saint-Hyacinthe Cousin)


  • Acton Vale Nova (1996–2000; renamed Acton Vale Beaulieu)


  • Asbestos Aztèques (1997–2001; renamed Asbestos Dubé)


  • Asbestos Aztèques (2002–03; folded)


  • Asbestos Dubé (2001–02; renamed Asbestos Aztèques)

  • Berlin BlackJacks (2018; team taken over by league after 10 games and became Les Pétroliers du Nord)


  • Cornwall River Kings (2012–16; folded)


  • Côte-de-Beaupré As (2000–01; 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 Prédateurs (2002–04; folded)


  • Haut-Richelieu Dragons (1996–97; renamed Iberville Dragons)


  • Iberville Dragons (1997–98; became Saint-Laurent Dragons)


  • Joliette Blizzard (1998–2000; renamed Joliette Mission)


  • Joliette Mission (2000–02; became Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Mission)


  • Jonquière Condors (1997–2002; renamed Saguenay Paramédic)

  • Lachute Rapides (1996–99; became LaSalle Rapides)

  • LaSalle Rapides (1999–2003; folded)


  • Laurentides Gladiateurs (1996–97; became Sainte-Thérèse Chiefs)


  • Laval Chiefs (1998–2005; renamed Laval Summum-Chiefs)


  • Laval Summum-Chiefs (2005–06; became Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Summum-Chiefs)


  • Laval Braves (2013–14; renamed Laval Predateurs)


  • Laval Predators (2014–17; folded)


  • Louiseville Jets (1996–97; folded)


  • Pont-Rouge Caron et Guay (2001–04; became Trois-Rivières Caron et Guay)


  • Pont-Rouge Grand Portneuf (1996–2001; renamed Pont-Rouge Caron et Guay)


  • Québec As (1997–98; dormant in 1998–99 and became Côte-de-Beaupré Caron et Guay)


  • Québec As (2001–03; renamed Québec Radio X, then Pont-Rouge Lois Jeans)


  • Rive-Sud Chacals (1996–98; became Saint-Georges Garaga)


  • Rivière-du-Loup Promutuel (2001–04; folded)


  • Rivière-du-Loup CIMT (2008–10; renamed Rivière-du-Loup 3L


  • Saguenay 98,3 (2008–09; renamed Saguenay Marquis)


  • Saguenay Fjord (2004–05; folded after 24 games)


  • Saguenay Paramédic (2002–04; renamed Saguenay Fjord)


  • Ste-Marie Poutrelles Delta (2008; folded during the season)


  • Sainte-Thérèse Chiefs (1997–98; became Laval Chiefs)


  • Saint-Gabriel Blizzard (1996–98; became Joliette Blizzard)


  • Saint-Georges Garaga (1998–2005; renamed Saint-Georges CRS Express)


  • Saint-Hyacinthe Chiefs (2008–09; folded)


  • Saint-Hyacinthe Cousin (2001–05; renamed Saint-Hyacinthe Cristal)


  • Saint-Hyacinthe Cristal (2005–06; renamed Saint-Hyacinthe Top Design)


  • Saint-Hyacinthe Top Design (2006–08; renamed Saint-Hyacinthe Chiefs)


  • Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Mission (2002–04; became Sorel-Tracy Mission)


  • Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Summum-Chiefs (2006–08; became Saguenay 98.3)


  • Saint-Laurent Dragons (1998–2001; became Verdun Dragons)


  • Sherbrooke Saint-François (2003–11; became Windsor Wild)


  • Sorel Dinosaures (1996–99; renamed Sorel Royaux)


  • Sorel Mission (2004–08)


  • Sorel Royaux (1999–2004; folded)


  • Sorel-Tracy GCI (2010–11)


  • Thetford Mines Coyotes (1996–2000; renamed Thetford Mines Prolab)


  • Thetford Mines Isothermic (2007–15; renamed Thetford Assurancia)


  • Thetford Mines Prolab (2000–07; renamed Thetford Mines Isothermic)


  • Trois-Rivières Blizzard (2014–17; renamed Trois-Rivières Draveurs)


  • Trois-Rivières Draveurs (2017–18; membership revoked)


  • Trois-Rivières Viking (2003–04; folded)


  • Valleyfield Braves (2013; became Laval Braves partway through 2013–14 season)


  • Vanier Voyageurs (1996–97; became Québec As and played at Val-Bélair)


  • Verdun Dragons (2001–05; renamed Verdun-Montréal Dragons)


  • Verdun-Montréal Dragons (2005–06; folded)


  • Waterloo 94 (1996–97; became Granby Blitz)


  • Windsor Lacroix (2001–03; became Sherbrooke Saint-François)


  • Windsor Papetiers (1996–2001; renamed Windsor Lacroix)


  • Windsor Wild (2011–12; became Cornwall River Kings)



Champions







































































Season
Champion
Runner-up
1996–97

Saint-Gabriel Blizzard

Acton Vale Nova
1997–98
Lachute Rapides

Acton Vale Nova
1998–99

Joliette Blizzard

Saint-Georges Garaga
1999–00
LaSalle Rapides

Pont-Rouge Grand Portneuf
2000–01

Joliette Mission

Saint-Georges Garaga
2001–02

Laval Chiefs

Thetford Mines Prolab
2002–03

Laval Chiefs

Thetford Mines Prolab
2003–04

Verdun Dragons

Saint-Georges Garaga
2004–05

Québec Radio X

Thetford Mines Prolab
2005–06

Sherbrooke Saint-François

Thetford Mines Prolab
2006–07

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Summum Chiefs

Sherbrooke Saint-Francois
2007–08

Trois-Rivières Caron & Guay

Thetford Mines Isothermic
2008–09

Pont-Rouge Lois Jeans

Thetford Mines Isothermic
2009–10

Saint-Georges CRS Express

Sherbrooke Saint-Francois
2010–11

Sherbrooke Saint-François

Saint-Georges Cool FM 103.5
2011–12

Thetford Mines Isothermic

Windsor Wild
2012–13

Jonquière Marquis

Sorel-Tracy HC Carvena
2013–14

Jonquière Marquis

Thetford Mines Isothermic
2014–15

Thetford Mines Isothermic

Sorel-Tracy Éperviers
2015–16

Rivière-du-Loup 3L

Sorel-Tracy Éperviers
2016–17

Jonquière Marquis

Thetford Assurancia
2017–18

Sorel-Tracy Éperviers

Rivière-du-Loup 3L


LNAH Finals appearances by city


Note: Cities listed in yellow are currently home to an LNAH franchise.


























































































































































City
Finals
Won
Lost
Years won
Years lost
Team(s) in Finals
Years in LNAH

Thetford Mines
10
2
8
2012, 2015
2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2017

Prolab, Isothermic, Assurancia
1996–present

Saint-Georges
5
1
4
2010
1999, 2001, 2004, 2011

Garaga, CRS Express, Cool FM 103.5
1998–present

Sherbrooke
4
2
2
2006, 2011
2007, 2010

Saint-Francois
2003–2011




Sorel-Tracy
4
1
3
2018
2013, 2015, 2016

HC Carvena, Éperviers
1996–2008, 2010–present




Jonquière
3
3
0
2013, 2014, 2017


Marquis
1997–2004, 2008–present




Laval
2
2
0
2002, 2003


Chiefs
1998–2006, 2013–2017

Joliette
2
2
0
1999, 2001


Blizzard, Mission
1998–2002




Rivière-du-Loup
2
1
1
2016
2018

3L
2008–present

Pont-Rouge
2
1
1
2009
2000

Grand Portneuf, Lois Jeans
1996–2004, 2008–2010

Acton Vale
2
0
2

1997, 1998

Nova
1996–2001

Trois-Rivières
1
1
0
2008


Caron & Guay
2003–2018

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
1
1
0
2007


Summum Chiefs
2002–2004, 2006–2008

Québec
1
1
0
2005


Radio X
1997–1998, 2001–2008

Verdun
1
1
0
2004


Dragons
2001–2006

LaSalle
1
1
0
2000


Rapides
1999–2003

Lachute
1
1
0
1998

Rapides
1996–1999

Saint-Gabriel
1
1
0
1997


Blizzard
1996–1998

Windsor
1
0
1

2012

Wild
2011–2012


References




  1. ^ RDS (LNAH's broadcaster) article.


  2. ^ Le procès de Éric Haley aura lieu en décembre, La Tribune.


  3. ^ ab Jeff Z. Klein (2011-03-01). "A Place for Pro Hockey Players Fighting to Stay in the Game". New York Times. Retrieved 2011-03-01..mw-parser-output cite.citationfont-style:inherit.mw-parser-output .citation qquotes:"""""""'""'".mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registrationcolor:#555.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration spanborder-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output code.cs1-codecolor:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-errordisplay:none;font-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-errorfont-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-maintdisplay:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-formatfont-size:95%.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-leftpadding-left:0.2em.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-rightpadding-right:0.2em




External links



  • Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey (in French)








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