The Montreal Canadiens scored a major success when the Laval Rocket was founded to become the organization's official farm team.
A few years later, the Three-Rivers Lions came into existence in the ECHL.
An important press conference had been announced by the organization at the Colisée de Trois-Rivières. It is now confirmed, the Montreal Canadiens have renewed their affiliation with the Three-Rivers Lions.
Jean-François Houle was present for the occasion. The head coach of the Rocket was accompanied by general manager John Sedgwick.
Great news for the Lions and the future of this franchise. The Lions were on life support before being bought at the last minute by American Jeff Dickerson.
The new owner was also present, for the first time, in Trois-Rivières.
The Lions and the Canadiens organization have recently had extensive discussions to establish the guidelines for this extended partnership.
