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This shot shows hockey coaches in discussion. You may recognize Punch Imlach, Coach of the Quebec Aces from 1947 to 1957. He moved into this position after a hockey career with the team. Under his leadership, the Québec City team won the Alexander Cup in 1952 and the Edinburgh Trophy in 1957.
1944 - 1957

The story of the Quebec Aces

The Quebec Aces were a professional hockey franchise that played in various leagues, including the American Hockey League, between 1928 and 1971. As of 1967, the team was affiliated with the Philadelphia Flyers, a team in the National Hockey League. The Aces came to an end in 1971. The team won the Allan Cup in 1944, the Alexander Cup in 1952 and the Edinburgh Trophy in 1957. Among its greatest players was Jean Béliveau, future star of the Montreal Canadiens. A form of entertainment that was affordable for all, hockey brought together people from various communities across the city!

Tensions behind the scenes!

Roger Bédard This shot shows hockey coaches in discussion. You may recognize Punch Imlach, Coach of the Quebec Aces from 1947 to 1957. He moved into this position after a hockey career with the team. Under his leadership, the Québec City team won the Alexander Cup in 1952 and the Edinburgh Trophy in 1957.
Chronoscope Do you know the exact date this photo was taken? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Roger Bédard Fonds - Date: 1954-09-26