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Earlier this month, the Laval Petroliers ended their season by winning the LNAH Championship. The ensuing celebration ended their existence. In a move that shocked the minor and senior hockey landscape, the LNAH responded to the Petroliers’ celebration by terminating their membership. For anyone who missed it, the Petroliers locker room celebration went viral when an unidentified person did his best Randy Savage impression on the Cup, leaving the cylindrical base flattened. T

Another PWHL Season is in the books. With it came another round of neutral site games, another amazing turnout in Quebec and another "thanks but no thanks” to the city with regard to league expansion. Maybe it's a case of the fox & the grapes, or maybe it’s something a little more legit, but with each turndown from the NHL and now, PWHL, comes a little more comfort. A comfort that Quebec can remain Quebec rather than becoming another sports-influenced city that imports an unh

In less than 24 hours, the Laval Petroliers won the LNAH Championship and were subsequently suspended by the league. Not a few players- the team. What happened is the latest example of “Social Media Strikes Again” meets “You can’t make this stuff up, folks.” Describing this is difficult because we’re talking about an approximate 5 second video and very few public facts in the midst of a growing tidal wave of public opinion. Saturday Night, the Petroliers capped off a season

Seasons have wrapped up, champions have been crowned and teams have moved. The BSR relocation saga is over and Grand-Mere is a no-go. Many wrinkles have been ironed out, but one item is still on the table: what about Nicolet? What’s next for the town that can finally say that, after three attempts, Senior AAA hockey isn’t an option. The town is still a good geographic location, has a renovated venue and has a municipal council that has shown a willingness to work with senior

Last month, the city of Shawinigan was engulfed in a debate that could very well be uniquely Canadian: the territorial rights of a hockey team. The Shawinigan Cataractes of the QMJHL exercised an exclusivity agreement in their lease when the BSR of the Senior AAA League attempted to sign a lease at a rink across town. The debate and reasonings got into the gritty finances of a lower income city, and what each team does or could mean to the area. With the focus getting narrowe

It’s finally here! After eight weeks of scenarios and team profiles, the LNAH Playoff Bracket is set. Looking at how we got there, we know this post season will be a great one. Going into the final weekend of the regular season, five positions were up for grabs, and each of them had the potential to need a tiebreaker. In the end, it came down to the final game to determine things. Even then, a tie breaker was necessary. Format-wise, each series will be a best of seven with t

When the story of a team’s desired relocation broke on February 11th, it seemed like the City of Shawinigan was in for a hockey treat- a second team. There were discussions between a prospective Senior AAA team and the city, but there was a catch: an exclusivity agreement between the local QMJHL team and the city. Over the past week, the issue has become a bit of a flashpoint in the city and its hockey community. When the BSR ownership group purchased the La Tuque Wolves fra

We’re down to the final weekend of the LNAH regular season. Several positions are locked up, including the #1 and #8, but the majority are still in play, including three with home ice for the first round. If the LNAH playoffs started today, the following scenarios would apply. Laval (1) vs Riviere-du-Loup (8): There’s no more “potential” with this one. After the Petroliers locked up the number one spot last weekend, the 3L were ensured a last place finish with an overtime l

There are just 2 weekends remaining in the regular season. Laval has locked up the #1 spot, but with each team having 2-4 games remaining, every other position is still in play. If the LNAH playoffs started today, the following scenarios would apply. Laval (1) vs Riviere-du-Loup (8): Laval has sealed up the regular season championship. A lot would have to happen, including tie-breakers, to get Rivière-du-Loup out of the basement, so this pairing is all but a lock. Saint-Ge

Laval got back on track, Saint-Georges is rolling and Quebec is sliding. There are just 3 weekends remaining in the regular season. If the LNAH playoffs started today, the following scenarios would apply. Laval (1) vs Riviere du Loup (8): Laval ended its skid but, with Saint-Georges on a roll, this matchup could change from the top seed with just 4 points separating #1 and #2. The 3L are playing better, but they’ll need some help to climb out of the basement. Saint-George (2

Photo from Le Hebdo du St-Maurice when announcing the move. It was only a few weeks ago that we asked the question of whether or not the 3rd time would be a charm in Nicolet. The answer has arrived, and it’s a hard no. On February 12th, the team announced that it was in discussions with the town of Shawinigan for relocation. Today, we look at the specifics of the deal. First, Nicolet: The town has been drawing Triple A Teams since 2018. In the case of BSR, it turned out to b

The LHSAAAQ is rolling into the final weekend of its regular season. It was a fantastic season in terms of the talent on the ice and the visibility and reach of the league with its new streaming partner. Before we move on the playoffs, let's look back at the memorable and not so memorable performances of the 2025-26 season, The Good: We can’t talk about anything good without talking about the Granby Bison. The team that hoisted the cup last Spring had all the makings of a d

There are just 4 weekends remaining in the regular season. If the LNAH playoffs started today, the following scenarios would apply. Laval (1) vs Riviere-du-Loup (8): Nothing changes in the pairing, but the 3L put on a clinic Friday night while the Petroliers skid hit 3 games. This is suddenly starting to look like a legitimate matchup. Saint-Hyacinthe (2) vs Sorel-Tracy (7): The 2-vs-7 matchup remains the same but with both teams a single game from a position change. The Ep

A photo from Le Nouvelliste when covering the QMJHL's no fighting rule It’s a question that may not be on the QMJHL’s docket but is on the minds of many throughout the league and the province. In a series of articles over the last 2 weeks, news outlets have gathered opinions and background from QMJHL General Managers, player agents, league representatives, on-ice officials and politicians. One thing is certain- they agree to disagree. The QMJHL made waves going into the 2023

There are just 5 weekends remaining in the regular season. If the LNAH playoffs started today, the following scenarios would apply. Laval (1) vs Riviere-du-Loup (8): Nothing changes in the pairing, but the 3L’s upset of the Petroliers in Laval introduced the notion of another 1-vs-8 upset. While Laval still has a stronghold on the #1 spot, Riviere-du-Loup’s efforts show they are capable of climbing out of the basement Saint-Hyacinthe (2) vs Sorel-Tracy (7): The 2-vs-7 sce

When William Dufour answered the call to Fort Wayne this week, it was the second time this season he left his LNAH team for a chance in the US Minor Leagues. While Dufour’s moves are indicative of the LNAH’s current talent level, the league is still far from joining the minor league landscape in terms of routine player movement. Structure and league rules present hurdles that keep the league relatively isolated. The first major hurdle is league structure. The LNAH is semi-pr

There are just 6 weekends remaining in the regular season. If the LNAH playoffs started today, the following scenarios would apply. Laval (1) vs Riviere du Loup (8): After another 2-win weekend, the Petroliers are rapidly skating toward locking up the #1 spot. The 3L, however, were busy at the trade deadline and are 6 points from climbing out of the cellar. Jonquiere (2) vs Sorel-Tracy (7): The 2-vs-7 scenario remains the same. The Marquis are hot lately at 5-2 in the la

There are just 7 weekends remaining in the regular season. If the LNAH playoffs started today, the following scenarios would apply. Laval (1) vs Riviere du Loup (8): Nothing changes in the 1 vs 8 matchup. Laval continues to dominate, but the 3L have shaken things up. A coaching change from Eric Haley to Serge Forcier makes for an interesting X Factor- whether the 2 time coach of the year will have the team in different shape by playoff time remains to be seen. Jonquiere (2

The PWHL has hit some home runs when it comes to the Takeover Tour. Sunday’s event was the most recent, and most successful in the US. A US women’s hockey record 17,228 fans showed up at Capital One Arena in DC to see Montreal and New York go toe to toe. Just as the fans showed up, so did both teams. High octane end to end play, a little controversy and even some late game fireworks were included in this huge win for the league. The atmosphere was normal for the Victoire, wh

Since evolving to its current form in 2016, the LHSAAAQ has had several constants, including the movement of teams in and out of Nicolet. The Condor existed for two seasons, followed by REEQ for three more, and now BSR is coming to the close of its first. What is the attraction, what has changed, and will the 3 rd time be the one that brings it all together are questions worth looking into. Nicolet is one of the league’s small markets. Located on the South Shore of the Saint