| Quebec Aces | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Quebec City,Quebec |
| League | Quebec City Railway-Paper League (1928–1936) Quebec Amateur Hockey Association (1936–1941) Quebec Senior Hockey League (1941–1953) Quebec Hockey League (1953–1959) American Hockey League (1959–1971) |
| Operated | 1928–1971 |
| Home arena | Quebec Coliseum |
| Colors | Green, White & Red |
| Affiliate | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Franchise history | |
| 1928–1971 | Quebec Aces |
| 1971–1976 | Richmond Robins |
| Championships | |
| Division titles | 5 (2 QHL, 3 AHL) |
TheQuebec Aces, also known in French asLes As de Québec, were an amateur and later a professional men'sice hockey team fromQuebec City,Quebec.
The Aces were founded in 1928 by Anglo-Canadian Pulp and Paper Mills, the name Aces standing for Anglo-Canadian Employees with ans to form a plural. The French name was added later.[1] The Aces played until 1971, from 1930 on playing home games at theQuebec Coliseum. Most notable of the Aces' players was the legendaryJean Béliveau, who played for the Quebec Aces in 1951-52 and 1952–53.[citation needed]
The Aces wereAllan Cup champions in 1944, while still playing as an amateur team. The Aces turned professional the following season, joining theQuebec Senior Hockey League (1944–1953),Quebec Hockey League (1953–1959) andAmerican Hockey League (1959–1971).[citation needed]
The Aces were league champions of the Quebec Hockey League in 1953–54 and 1956–57, winning the Thomas O'Connell Memorial Trophy. The Aces challenged for the Edinburgh Trophy both seasons, versus theWestern Hockey League champions, losing in 1953–54 versus theCalgary Stampeders, and winning in 1956–57 versus theBrandon Regals. (Stott, Jon C. Ice Warriors: The Pacific Coast/Western Hockey League 1948–74, pp. 58, 82)
During the team's later years in the AHL, the Aces were the farm club for thePhiladelphia Flyers four seasons from 1967 to 1971, giving the early Flyers teams a strongQuebec presence with players such asAndre Lacroix,Jean-Guy Gendron,Simon Nolet,Serge Bernier andRosaire Paiement, all former Aces. The Flyers also owned the "Junior Aces" team which played in the Quebec Junior Hockey League since the 1964–65 season.[2] The Flyers sold the junior team's assets in 1969 to group who founded theQuebec Remparts.[3]Paul Dumont, served as the general manager of the Junior Aces.[4] In 1971, the Flyers chose to relocate their farm team toRichmond, Virginia. The Aces became theRichmond Robins for the 1971–72 season.[citation needed]
The Aces name was revived by a team from theLigue nord-américaine de hockey from 1997 to 1998, and 2001 to 2003. The team relocated in 2007 and is now known asPont Rouge Lois Jeans.[citation needed]
Some results unavailable from 1928 to 1944.
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Goals for | Goals against | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936–37 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 81 | 58 | 3rd, QAHA(MSG) |
| 1937–38 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 30† | 61 | 37 | 2nd, QAHA(MSG) |
| 1938–39 | 22 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 15† | 62 | 72 | 6th, QAHA(MSG) |
| 1939–40 | 30 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 85 | 85 | 6th, QAHA(MSG) |
| 1940–41 | 36 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 43 | 151 | 125 | 3rd, QAHA(MSG) |
| 1942–43 | 34 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 36 | 149 | 131 | 2nd, QSHL |
| 1943–44 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 129 | 50 | 1st, QSHL |
| 1944–45 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 32 | 160 | 89 | 2nd, QSHL |
| 1945–46 | 50 | 17 | 30 | 3 | 37 | 149 | 169 | 4th, QSHL |
| 1946–47 | 40 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 44 | 159 | 158 | 3rd, QSHL |
| 1947–48 | 48 | 23 | 20 | 5 | 51 | 175 | 185 | 4th, QSHL |
| 1948–49 | 60 | 22 | 32 | 6 | 50 | 186 | 213 | 5th, QSHL |
| 1949–50 | 60 | 35 | 22 | 3 | 73 | 207 | 175 | 2nd, QSHL |
| 1950–51 | 60 | 31 | 22 | 7 | 69 | 228 | 195 | 2nd, QSHL |
| 1951–52 | 60 | 37 | 16 | 7 | 81 | 230 | 168 | 1st, QSHL |
| 1952–53 | 60 | 22 | 26 | 12 | 56 | 178 | 197 | 6th, QSHL |
| 1953–54 | 72 | 30 | 34 | 8 | 68 | 216 | 212 | 4th, QHL |
| 1954–55 | 60 | 31 | 27 | 2 | 65 | 206 | 208 | 2nd, QHL |
| 1955–56 | 64 | 23 | 37 | 4 | 50 | 190 | 230 | 4th, QHL |
| 1956–57 | 68 | 40 | 21 | 7 | 87 | 226 | 175 | 1st, QHL |
| 1957–58 | 64 | 29 | 31 | 4 | 62 | 224 | 233 | 4th, QHL |
| 1958–59 | 62 | 21 | 33 | 8 | 50 | 176 | 232 | 4th, QHL |
| 1959–60 | 72 | 19 | 51 | 2 | 40 | 178 | 333 | 7th, AHL |
| 1960–61 | 72 | 30 | 39 | 3 | 63 | 217 | 267 | 6th, AHL |
| 1961–62 | 70 | 30 | 36 | 4 | 64 | 208 | 207 | 4th, East |
| 1962–63 | 72 | 33 | 28 | 11 | 77 | 206 | 210 | 4th, East |
| 1963–64 | 72 | 41 | 30 | 1 | 83 | 258 | 225 | 1st, East |
| 1964–65 | 72 | 44 | 26 | 2 | 90 | 280 | 223 | 1st, East |
| 1965–66 | 72 | 47 | 21 | 4 | 98 | 337 | 226 | 1st, East |
| 1966–67 | 72 | 35 | 30 | 7 | 77 | 275 | 249 | 3rd, East |
| 1967–68 | 72 | 33 | 28 | 11 | 77 | 277 | 240 | 2nd, West |
| 1968–69 | 74 | 26 | 34 | 14 | 66 | 235 | 258 | 3rd, West |
| 1969–70 | 72 | 27 | 39 | 6 | 60 | 221 | 272 | 3rd, East |
| 1970–71 | 72 | 25 | 31 | 16 | 66 | 211 | 240 | 4th, East |
† From 1936 to 1939, Quebec played some 4-point games against Victorias and McGill.1936-41: Source: Ottawa Citizen, 1943–44: Ottawa Citizen[5]
American Hockey League seasons only.
| Season | 1st round | 2nd round | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959–60 | Out ofplayoffs | ||
| 1960–61 | Out of playoffs | ||
| 1961–62 | Out of playoffs | ||
| 1962–63 | Out of playoffs | ||
| 1963–64 | W, 4–1,Pittsburgh | bye | L, 0–4,Cleveland |
| 1964–65 | L, 1–4,Rochester | — | — |
| 1965–66 | L, 2–4,Rochester | — | — |
| 1966–67 | L, 2–3,Baltimore | — | — |
| 1967–68 | W, 3–2,Buffalo | W, 3–1,Providence | L, 2–4,Rochester |
| 1968–69 | W, 3–2,Cleveland | W, 3–2,Providence | L, 1–4,Hershey |
| 1969–70 | L, 2–4,Buffalo | — | — |
| 1970–71 | L, 3-4,Springfield† | Out of playoffs | |
†One game tiebreaker to determine final playoff position.
