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ECHL: The Canadiens renew their agreement with the Trois-Rivières Lions

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Jun 12, 2024 2:55 PM ET

The last few months have been no picnic for the Trois-Rivières Lions.

After all, the club was close to being forced out of business due to mounting debts and the fact that it no longer had an owner…

But then things turned around, especially after Jeff Dickerson stepped forward to buy the club.

The Lions organization held a press conference this afternoon, and Jean-François Houle was present for the event.

What’s this all about?

Assistant General Manager Alex Cousineau announced that the Habs have renewed their affiliation with the Lions in the ECHL.

We’re talking about an agreement valid for the next three seasons:

It’s Alex Cousineau, Lions Assistant GM, who makes the official announcement of the extension. He’s a rising star for hockey operations and administration in the organization. pic.twitter.com/0R5Su83wz2

– Andrew Zadarnowski (@AZadarski) June 12, 2024

John Sedgwick was also on hand for the event.

Sedgwick was named general manager of the Laval Rocket last March.

It was also the first visit to Trois-Rivières for the club’s new owner, Jeff Dickerson:

First visit to Trois-Rivières as owner for Jeff Dickerson. #echl pic.twitter.com/KEHnZpqLCi

– Matthew Vachon (@MatthewVachon_) June 12, 2024

With that out of the way, the Lions will need to focus their energies on the upcoming season.

They need to find a new coach, and we know that the Canadian will have something to say about that.

Ron Choules, the GM, finished last season behind the bench and took the club all the way to the playoffs…

But ultimately, the organization wants to find a guy who can only handle the coaching job.

It makes sense.

Jean-François Houle signed a new contract in Laval, John Sedgwick was named GM of the Rocket, the Habs renewed their agreement with the Lions…

The picture is starting to become clearer.

That brings stability, at least.

Overtime

– We’ll see if he’s right tomorrow.

“I think that’s when we play our best hockey, when our backs are against the wall.”

Skinner shares his thoughts heading into Game 3 at home tomorrow night. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/9cVF6x2WXL

– Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 12, 2024

– Oilers roster news:

Certainly sounds like Corey Perry will return to lineup for Game 3-and Darnell Nurse will be ready to go full tilt as well. pic.twitter.com/Eowbzgbb20

– Jack Michaels (@EdmontonJack) June 12, 2024

– Good point.

“We’ve been down and out lots this year. We’ve been down and out lots in these playoffs. Our group has willed our way out of situations and we have an opportunity to do so in this series too.”

– @EdmontonOilers star Connor McDavid pic.twitter.com/cCH8DxAPNS

– Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) June 12, 2024

– Enjoy your reading.