The Quebec Castors or Quebec Beavers were two professional

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teams based in

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from 1926 until 1928 and then from 1932 to 1935. They were both members of the

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(CAHL).

History

The first team began play in 1926 and were led by player/coach Louis Berlinquette.

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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

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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

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. After three years, Garneau moved the team South and the franchise was renamed the '

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References

* Castors Canadian-American Hockey League teams 1926 establishments in Quebec 1935 disestablishments in Quebec Ice hockey clubs established in 1926 Ice hockey clubs established in 1932 Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 1928 Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 1935 {{Quebec-sport-stub