Quebec Rafales Canada Hockey Team T-shirt

Celebrate a unique chapter in Canadian hockey history with this Quebec Rafales Canada Hockey Team T-shirt. The Rafales represent a brief but intriguing period in Quebec City's rich hockey tradition, showcasing the enduring passion for the sport in the region.The Quebec Rafales (which translates to "Squalls" in English) were a professional ice hockey team that played in the International Hockey League (IHL) for two seasons, from 1996 to 1998. They were established shortly after the departure of the beloved Quebec Nordiques to Denver, aiming to fill the hockey void in Quebec City.Playing their home games at the Colisée de Québec, the same arena that housed the Nordiques, the Rafales brought a high level of professional hockey back to the passionate fans of Quebec City. The team's creation was part of an effort to demonstrate that the city could still support professional hockey, with hopes of eventually attracting another NHL franchise.During their short existence, the Rafales featured s