Lions de Trois-Rivières
News and notes from the Montreal Canadiens properties playing in the ECHL.
Canadiens’ participation in search for Lions head coach was a “positive process”
Marc-André Bergeron gives an update on how the new ECHL team is coming together.
An EOTP guide to the ECHL
A primer on player contracts and team rosters as the Lions de Trois-Rivières prepare for their inaugural season.
Introducing the Lions de Trois-Rivières
The Montreal Canadiens’ new ECHL affiliate unveils its team name.
It was the Beast of times
Former Brampton Beast broadcaster Anthony Fusco reflects on his time with the team and recounts a Zachary Fucale story.
Canadiens officially announce ECHL affiliation with expansion team in Trois-Rivières
The missing piece to the organization’s development puzzle is finally coming together
Trois-Rivières officially awarded an ECHL franchise
Can an affiliation announcement with the Canadiens be far behind?
Ten Months to puck drop for Trois-Rivières’ ECHL team
Future franchise has launched a team-naming contest as the ball gets rolling.
How ECHL teams choosing suspension for 2020-21 impacts the Canadiens
An entire ECHL division declares forfeit, including both Canadian teams.
ECHL team in Trois-Rivières is coming together
An interview with Dean MacDonald, the potential owner of a Canadiens ECHL affiliate.
‘We are delighted’: The first step towards an ECHL team in Trois-Rivières is made official
The announcement was made on Thursday and the team would begin play in 2021.
ECHL in Trois-Rivières: “We wouldn’t go into that market without the Canadiens”
The second part of our interview with Dean MacDonald.
“We lost the ability to ice a team next year”: The status of an ECHL team in Trois-Rivières
Dean MacDonald expresses his frustration, and hope, for an ECHL franchise for the 2021-22 season.
Building an ECHL affiliate in Trois-Rivières
What could a Canadiens AA team look like?
ECHL commissioner Ryan Crelin discusses potential expansion to Trois-Rivières
The new commissioner talks about the state of the league and its growing role as an important tier in North American player development.
Few ECHL options remain for the Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens face the possibility of not having an affiliate once again.
Laval Rocket send five players to ECHL
Antoine Waked among the players who will get time with the Maine Mariners
The Canadiens will have players all across the ECHL in 2018-19
League rules will dictate where players can be loaned.
Brampton Beast will no longer be officially affiliated with the Montreal Canadiens
The ECHL Beast go in a different direction.
Looking at the minor-league contracts signed in the Bergevin era
Fifty-five AHL contracts have been signed since 2012-13. We investigate the patterns that have emerged.
An abundance of players is good news for a Canadiens ECHL affiliation
The depth is deeper than it has been in a long time, but the Rocket can’t handle it all.
Michael Ryder’s ECHL detour is a forgotten success story for the Canadiens
Taking a step back was the best thing to happen for the forward.
Canadiens have a lot of work ahead to modernize developmental system
A new arena in Trois-Rivières is possibly part of a bigger plan.
New Canadian rivalry is an opportunity for the ECHL
The Brampton Beast look forward a dog fight against the Newfoundland Growlers in 2018-19.
Laval Rocket season reviews: Petgrave, Blain, and the other ECHL PTOs
Brampton Beast and beyond, the Rocket needed help this season just to ice a full roster.
Luc-Olivier Blain proud to have played with two teams affiliated with the Habs
The lone Quebecer on the Brampton Beast made the most of his opportunity with the Laval Rocket.
“Disappointing” Brampton Beast season leaves Habs affiliation in doubt
Brampton Beast President and General Manager Cary Kaplan speaks to Habs EOTP about the season and the future.
Early season roster deletions had significant effects on Canadiens organization
Multiple early season departures accumulated to impact the Canadiens, Rocket, and Beast
Brampton Beast struggling with a one-way affiliation with Montreal
The Canadiens’ ECHL affiliate is feeling the effects of Montreal’s shallow depth.
Injuries causing chaos for the Habs’ affiliates
The Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and Brampton Beast are all feeling the impact.
Andrew D’Agostini, the PhilanthroBeast
How the ECHL goaltender helps his career and others at the same time.
David Vallorani and the case of the AHL recall that wasn’t
The Laval Rocket were unaware of a fundamental AHL player eligibility rule.
The Last Nordique
The story of the final active player whose pro hockey roots can be traced to the Quebec Nordiques.