Sherbrooke Castors

The Sherbrooke Castors (Beavers) name has been used by a number of teams over the years and dates back to at least 1957 when a senior league team in the Quebec Provincial League used the moniker. That team would win the 1965 Allan Cup and play in the Provincial League through 1968.  

The first junior iteration of the Castors started play in 1969 after the franchise moved from Thetford Mines where they were known as the Thetford Mines Canadiens. They Castors played in the Q and would win the league title three times; 1975, 1977 and 1982. The logo we feature is from that team's later years in the second half of the 1970s and early 80s. Notably, future NHLers Jere Gillis and Rick Vaive would score 140 and 110 points, respectively, for the Castors en route to their 1977 title. Gerard Gallant, Michel Petit, and Gord Donnelly were part of the 1982 team. Another famous Castors alum is Reggie Lemelin, who played for them in the early 70s. This version of the Castors moved to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, after the 1981-82 season. 

The Castors name would be revived in 1998, as the Sherbrooke Faucons rebranded, having moved to the city in 1992 from Trois-Rivières. This iteration was less successful than the previous, as they were not able to make a title run. After five seasons, the team moved to Lewiston, Maine.