Valleyfield Braves - History

History

Valleyfield won their first league championship in 1999. The Braves advanced to the Fred Page Cup in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The tournament was won by the Charlottetown Abbies. In 2002, the Braves returned to the Fred Page Cup in Truro, Nova Scotia. The Valleyfield Braves playing a semi-final games against the CJHL's Ottawa Jr. Senators in a must-win game between both teams. The Halifax Oland Exports got a bye to the final and were hosting the Royal Bank Cup and the Central representative was to be decided between Valleyfield and Ottawa. Ottawa won 7-2 and advanced to the Royal Bank Cup, while Valleyfield returned home. The town of Salleberry-de-Valleyfield and the Valleyfield Braves were chosen to host the Fred Page Cup in 2004. The Valleyfield Braves out-powered 5th ranked St-Eustance Gladiateurs 4 games 1 in the finals. The tournament was eventually won by the CJHL's Nepean Raiders.

In 1999-00, the Valleyfield Braves played the CJHL's Brockville Braves in an inter-locking home and home series.

In addition, many Top players have worn this uniform throughout their history. Stellar names, like Léon Martin, Éric Lauriault, Martin Gascon. Alongside Josh Tordjman, who is currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes' AHL affiliation team in San Antonio.

The success of the Valleyfield Braves transcend beyond the ice surface. Conducted masterfully by a genius in the matter of the name of Mario Hebert, this organization is a business model through LHJAAAQ.

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