The Morrisburg Lions are a

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team based in

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. They are members of the

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commencing with the 2015-16 season. Prior to this the Lions were members of the

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(EOJBHL) of

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and Hockey Canada

History

At the conclusion of the 2014-15 season, the league announced it was re-organized to be more of a dedicated developmental league to the

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and renamed the league Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2. Initially, the league was to downsize to twelve teams (one feeder club for each Tier 1 team), however, it reduced to 16 teams, eliminating 6 of the current franchises, including the Akwesasne Wolves, Morrisburg Lions,

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, Gatineau Mustangs, and Shawville Pontiacs. Morrisburg applied for membership to the National Capital Junior Hockey League. In April the Lions were accepted by a 9-0 vote.

Season-by-season results

References

External links

Morrisburg Lions WebsiteNational Capital Junior Hockey League Webpage
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