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Michel Goulet and Dale Hunter were Quebec Nordiques’ best offensive duo in the 1980s. This photo shows them attacking the Montreal Canadiens’ net, defended by goalie Steve Penney, during a game at the Colisée arena. We also see the Canadiens star defenseman Larry Robinson. Matches between the two teams were always intense and exciting.
1979 - 1990

The Nordiques in the National Hockey League

The Quebec Nordiques were a professional hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to 1995, and they played at the Colisée de Québec arena. The team’s best results were in 1982 and 1985 when they made it to the Stanley Cup semi-finals. The Nordiques were known for having a large proportion of French-speaking players. A huge rivalry existed with the Montreal Canadiens, between the teams and also among their fans. In 1995, the team was sold, renamed and moved to Denver, Colorado. What do you remember about that time?

Michel Goulet and Dale Hunter up against the Montreal Canadiens

René Saint-Pierre Michel Goulet and Dale Hunter were Quebec Nordiques’ best offensive duo in the 1980s. This photo shows them attacking the Montreal Canadiens’ net, defended by goalie Steve Penney, during a game at the Colisée arena. We also see the Canadiens star defenseman Larry Robinson. Matches between the two teams were always intense and exciting.
Chronoscope Can you classify this photo in one or more archival categories? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Le Soleil Fonds - Date: 1984