Quebec Castors

   Franchise historyFirst Franchise1926–1928Quebec Castors1928–1929Newark BulldogsSecond Franchise1932–1935Quebec Castors1935–1951Springfield Indians1951–1954Syracuse Warriors1954–1967Springfield Indians1967–1974Springfield Kings1974–1994Springfield Indians1994–2005Worcester IceCats2005–2013Peoria Rivermen2013–2021Utica Comets2021–presentAbbotsford 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.^[1]

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'.^[2]

References

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