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The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Canada. The franchise began in the World Hockey Association in 1972 and entered the National Hockey League when the two leagues merged in 1979. The Nordiques played in Quebec until 1995, when the franchise relocated to Denver and became the Colorado Avalanche. Their history connects the WHA era with the later expansion and relocation of the NHL.
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When did the Quebec Nordiques join the NHL?
The Nordiques entered the NHL in 1979 when the World Hockey Association and NHL merged. The franchise had begun in the WHA in 1972.
Why did the Quebec Nordiques leave Quebec City?
The team moved to Denver in 1995 and became the Colorado Avalanche. The relocation ended the Nordiques' run in Quebec, although the franchise identity continued in the NHL through the Avalanche.
What arena did the Nordiques play in?
The Nordiques played their home games at the Colisée de Québec. The building was also known as the Colisée Pepsi during part of its later history.
Did the Quebec Nordiques ever win the Stanley Cup?
The Nordiques did not win the Stanley Cup while based in Quebec. The relocated Colorado Avalanche won the Cup in 1996, their first season in Denver.
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