The Belfast Sabres (Officially the Belfast Down East Auto Parts Sabres) were a
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Junior C ice hockey
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team located in
Belfast
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,
Prince Edward Island
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. They played out of the Belfast Recreation Centre, and are coached by Devan Gunn. They were members of the
Prince Edward Island Junior C Hockey League.
Team history
Unlike the average expansion franchise, the Sabres became a force in the PEIJCHL after only a few years in the league. They finished second in the league in both their second and third seasons, behind only
South Side.
By their third season the Sabres had advanced to their first league playoff finals only to lose to the
South Side.
Season by season
See also
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List of ice hockey teams in Prince Edward Island
This is a list of ice hockey teams that compete in Prince Edward Island. This list includes active professional, university, and junior men's ice hockey teams.
Alphabetical list of teams
The leagues are correct for the 2024–25 season.
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References
External links
PEI Junior C Hockey League home pageBelfast Sabres home
Defunct ice hockey teams in Prince Edward Island
2012 establishments in Prince Edward Island
2017 disestablishments in Prince Edward Island
Ice hockey clubs established in 2012
Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 2017
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