The Trois-Rivières Lions (affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) announced Tuesday the date of their upcoming Affiliation Game, which will take place during the 2026-2027 season.
The game is set for Friday, February 19 at 7 p.m., when the Lions will host the Maine Mariners, affiliate of the Boston Bruins, at the Colisée Vidéotron. The matchup will therefore pit two ECHL organizations affiliated with rival National Hockey League teams, the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins, against one another.
The Affiliation Game provides the Lions with an opportunity to highlight their connection with the Montreal Canadiens and the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League.
The Affiliation Game is part of the Lions’ 18-game themed schedule for the 2026-2027 season. Among the previously announced events is the ECHL’s first-ever Rivalry Series, as the Lions will represent Canada in a three-game series against the Adirondack Thunder.
The Lions’ themed schedule also includes several fan-favourite events, such as Mascot Night and Star Wars Night, as well as new themes, including Rock Night and Casino Night.
One themed game remains to be determined to complete the 2026-2027 schedule.
The Trois-Rivières Lions’ 2026-2027 season will begin on Friday, October 16 at the Colisée Vidéotron. Season and half-season memberships, as well as Flex Packages and single-game tickets, are currently on sale at lions3r.com or through a sales representative at 819-519-1634, extension 200.
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