Quebec Castors

Quebec Castors
City	Quebec City, Quebec
League	Canadian–American Hockey League
Operated	1926–1935
Colors	Blue, White
Franchise history
First Franchise
1926–1928	Quebec Castors
1928–1929	Newark Bulldogs
Second Franchise
1932–1935	Quebec Castors
1935–1951	Springfield Indians
1951–1954	Syracuse Warriors
1954–1967	Springfield Indians
1967–1974	Springfield Kings
1974–1994	Springfield Indians
1994–2005	Worcester IceCats
2005–2013	Peoria Rivermen
2013–2021	Utica Comets
2021–present	Abbotsford Canucks

The Quebec Castors or Quebec Beavers were two professional ice hockey teams based in Quebec City, Quebec from 1926 until 1928 and then from 1932 to 1935. They were both members of the Canadian–American Hockey League (CAHL).

History

The first team began play in 1926 and were led by player/coach Louis Berlinquette. Newsy Lalonde took over for the team's second season but, despite possessing a decent record, the team was put up for sale midway through the year. When they were sold, the new owners made it clear that their intention was to move the team to New Jersey for the next year and they followed through on those plans.

Four years afterwards, the name was resurrected by Lucien Garneau, who founded the second Castors franchise. The team was less successful than the first but their main obstacle was navigating the uncertain economic waters during the Great Depression. After three years, Garneau moved the team South and the franchise was renamed the 'Springfield Indians'.

References

• "Quebec Castors". SIHR. Retrieved 2009-03-30.