Blainville-Boisbriand Armada facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blainville-Boisbriand Armada Armada de Blainville-Boisbriand
City	Boisbriand, Quebec
League	Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Division	Telus West
Founded	2011
Home arena	Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau
Colours	Black and white
General manager	Olivier Picard
Head coach	Mathieu Turcotte
Website	armadahockey.ca
Franchise history
2005–2008	St. John's Fog Devils
2008–2011	Montreal Junior
2011–present	Blainville-Boisbriand Armada

The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada is a Canadian junior ice hockey team. They play in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. This league is for young hockey players. The team is based in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. They play their home games at the Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau.

The Armada's Hockey Journey

The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada has an interesting past. It started as the St. John's Fog Devils in Newfoundland. That was in 2005.

Moving to Montreal

In 2008, the team was sold. The new owners wanted to move it to Montreal. It then became known as the Montreal Junior Hockey Club.

Finding a Home in Boisbriand

In June 2011, the team moved again. It was bought by a group led by Joël Bouchard. He was a former player in the NHL. The team moved to Boisbriand, Quebec. This move happened for the 2011–12 hockey season. On July 12, 2011, the team showed off its new name, logo, and colors. That's when they officially became the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.

Coaching Changes

In 2018, Joël Bouchard left the Armada. He was the head coach and general manager. He was hired by the Montreal Canadiens. This is a famous NHL team. He went to coach their minor league team. That team is called the Laval Rocket. They play in the American Hockey League.

Armada's Success on the Ice

The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada has had many strong seasons. They often finished at the top of their division. This shows they are a very competitive team.

Playoff Highlights

The Armada has made it far in the playoffs many times. In the 2016–17 season, they reached the finals. They also made it to the finals in the 2017–18 season. These were exciting times for the team and their fans.

Players Who Made It to the NHL

Many players from the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada have gone on to play in the NHL. These players are called "alumni." It means they used to play for the Armada. This shows how good the team is at helping young players develop their skills.