Saint-Hyacinthe Chiefs
Ice hockey team
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The Saint-Hyacinthe Chiefs was a semi-pro ice hockey team based in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, which is now defunct. The team was part of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey (LNAH). The Chiefs played at the Stade L.P. Gaucher.
| 'Saint-Hyacinthe Top Design" | |
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| Founded | 1996 |
| Folded | 2009 |
| Home ice | Stade L.P. Gaucher |
| Based in | Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec |
| Colours | Grey, Gold and White |
| League | Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey |
The team started in Acton Vale, Quebec as the Acton Vale Nova in 1996 and later became the Acton Vale Beaulieu. They moved to Saint-Hyacinthe in 2001–2002 and were named the Saint-Hyacinthe Cousin. The team was renamed the Saint-Hyacinthe Cristal in 2005–2006, before becoming the Saint-Hyacinthe Top Design.
In 2008, the team was once again renamed, becoming the Saint-Hyacinthe Chiefs. The team eventually folded permanently after the 2008–2009 season. [1]
