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, Quebec, where they had been known as the

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. The team had been known as the

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, but changed their name to the Prédateurs in 1995. They played at

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, Canada. However, the combination of a small, aging arena and low attendance forced the team to move soon after. In 1997 the Prédateurs moved to Sydney, Nova Scotia, where they became the

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NHL alumni

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alumni from the Prédateurs two seasons include

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, Xavier Delisle, Jason Doig,

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, Benoit Gratton and

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, who had coached the team to the Memorial Cup, later coached the

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Season-by-season record

* Granby Prédateurs (1995–1997)Granby Prédateurs season-by-season record on www.hockeydb.com
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Granby Predateurs Defunct Quebec Major Junior Hockey League teams Sport in Granby, Quebec 1995 establishments in Quebec 1997 disestablishments in Quebec Ice hockey clubs established in 1995 Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 1997