Lewiston Maineiacs | |
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City | Lewiston, Maine |
League | Quebec Major Junior Hockey League |
Operated | 2003–2011 |
Home arena | Androscoggin Bank Colisée |
Colors | Black, blue and orange |
Franchise history | |
1969–1973 | Trois-Rivières Ducs |
1973–1992 | Trois-Rivières Draveurs |
1992–1998 | Sherbrooke Faucons |
1998–2003 | Sherbrooke Castors |
2003–2011 | Lewiston Maineiacs |
The Lewiston Maineiacs were a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League based in Lewiston, Maine, United States. The team played its home games at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée. They were the second QMJHL team in the United States, and the only one to play a full season. They won the President's Cup in 2007, becoming the only American based franchise to accomplish the feat.
On May 31, 2011, the QMJHL decided to fold the team following eight years of financial losses.