Will Pro Hockey Return to Quebec City? Luc Poirier Believes So
Perhaps within the next few years.
Hockey fans in Quebec City have been eagerly awaiting the return of a professional team since the Nordiques left for Colorado in 1995.
Thirty years on, the ache in the hearts of Quebecers remains palpable, especially among the nostalgic, and the NHL under Commissioner Gary Bettman does not appear ready to bring a franchise back to Old Quebec City.
However, there remains a glimmer of hope for the return of professional hockey on Quebec soil, though not necessarily in the NHL.
Luc Poirier weighs in
Yes, it’s realistic to have a professional hockey team in Quebec City.
Entrepreneur Luc Poirier recently posted an intriguing message on his Facebook page about professional hockey in Quebec.
“Yes, it’s realistic to have a pro hockey team in Quebec City. Possibly within a few years,” Poirier told his followers.
Poirier is referring to a team in the LPHF, the Professional Women’s Hockey League, which has been gaining traction since its launch in 2023. He even teases a potential rivalry with La Victoire de Montréal.
Luc Poirier would already have been involved in the push to bring the Nordiques back in the past, before the Coyotes of Arizona relocated to Utah.
Aren’t there any insider tips?
Vancouver, Seattle and now Quebec?
It’s worth noting that the Professional Women’s Hockey League (LPHF) recently announced two new teams for the upcoming season: Vancouver and Seattle. This expansion marks a major milestone in the development of women’s hockey across North America, illustrating how interest in the sport continues to grow from coast to coast.
By adding these two strategic West Coast markets, the LPHF strengthens its presence and gives more fans the chance to cheer on their favorite players right in their own region.
This move aligns with the league’s goal of sustainable growth and heightened visibility for professional women’s hockey, in both Canada and the United States.
The new Vancouver and Seattle franchises should help intensify regional rivalries, attract new talent, and solidify the fan base.
With this expansion, the LPHF continues its mission to build a strong, competitive, and inspiring league that highlights the excellence and leadership of female athletes on the ice and beyond.
When will Quebec get its turn?
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