INTRODUCTION

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Welcome to our site, the gateway to the new face of adult hockey in Quebec. We are working hard to become the reference for adult hockey by offering our members and visitors an unequaled experience in amateur sport where creativity and social involvement have their place. Take some time to discover our treasures on this site.

First, allow us to explain that the name “Ligue Fédérale des As” is the combination of the names of two leagues featured in the cult hockey classic movie, Slapshot, (you must see the «Québecois» translation of it to fully appreciate the cult classic status of this film) so take it in the playful, tongue-in-cheek spirit we intended !

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BONUS

With the support of local and national partners, our members enjoy several benefits like unlimited free skate sharpening and rebates from 10 to 25 % with our different sponsors along with special bonus prizes after games and special events. Our league offers sharp merchandise at our online boutique or at the arena. Other services like car pooling, networking directory, a recycling program and an equipment bank are also in place. We also frequently have photographers on hand to capture the action and as you might expect team statistics as well as for each player.

COMMUNITY

Hockey is a way of life for many of us. We believe this web platform should also encompass different aspects of life, so the articles’ topics are  wide-ranging. Social engagement is one of our ideals. The LFA as been raising funds for different community organizations since the start of its operations. Our plan is to put in place a structure that will allow us to have greater direct impact on our community using the incredible social vector that is hockey in the coming years.

EXCLUSIVE TROPHIES

In our continuing effort to be eco-responsible, we build the individual awards handed out at the end of the season out of recycled material. We also designed and built the Tremblay trophy awarded to the regular season champs and our LFA Cup for the playoff champions that gives even the Stanley Cup an inferiority complex by being a couple of inches taller. Our summer league has similar trophies as well as our LFA Rush tournament all built in house. A new trophy is in the works and will be presented in the coming year.

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TESTIMONIALS

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The following testimonials of LFA members will give you a take on what you can expect if you join Montreal's premier hockey league.


“The League is next level. The best in adult hockey for sure. I was blown away moving from overseas back to Canada. The organisation of the league is fantastic from the stats to the décor at the rink. A lot of effort goes into to team parity which makes every game competitive for all levels. The league management responds actively to any concerns and the brotherhood is strong and well. The only issue is it’s only once a week right now, thank god for the expansion !”
— Jeremy Marston
“A few years ago, I decided that I needed to get back into hockey after nearly a 10 year hiatus. Word of mouth brought me to the LFA. I was immediately bitten by the LFA bug; a social organization with hockey and its members at the forefront. We often refer to adult hockey leagues as “beer leagues” but it would be a grave mistake to think of the LFA as a beer league. The LFA, through its policies and administration, offers players an incredible hockey experience that is unmatched.”
— Matthew Peris
“I have been looking for the equivalent of a minor hockey league for adults for several years. The few well organized leagues are filled with idiots and dangerous players. The LFA selects its players on the lot and expels any dangerous player. The result is a safe, friendly, but competitive league where you can play good hockey safely. The organization takes care of all the details to provide a hassle-free experience.”
— Alexandre Ouellet
“The LFA is a bit like the NHL of beer leagues. Competitive, well organized but friendly. By far the most amusing “garage league” for which I had the opportunity to play. When you join the LFA, you join a great passionate hockey family. You also join a league in motion that keeps innovating to improve the experience of the players in the league.”
— Simon Lavery-Lebeau
“The LFA is not just another hockey league, It is a family. A hockey lover’s paradise , the LFA surpasses any other league in every aspect whether it be the players who compose it or the administration that is constantly improving the league. Nothing else can compare , YOU have to try it, it’s a decision you won’t regret !”
— Mike Gabriel
“Everyone has heard of the importance of team spirit, which is essential to the success of any team, but which mostly contributes to the enjoyment of being part of one. The LFA goes one step further by doing everything it can to create a «league spirit» by bringing its members together in a number of ways, either by mixing up the teams every year, by encouraging guys to connect with all sorts of invitations to different events like its post-game get togethers, and above all by adopting a common cause to help organizations such as Sun Youth, which gives everyone the feeling of collaborating for the same purpose.

I have never seen a league that could say the same ...”
— Laurent Quesnel
“The LFA has been exceeding my expectations for years for the hockey experience it provides; a competitive but friendly approach to the game. I made a bunch of new friends who share the same passion as me. I have never lived such an awesome hockey experience. My Rating: 11/10 !”
— Rémy Babin
“The LFA is a league where intensity rhymes with healthy competition. Unlike the majority of adult leagues, I feel safe on the ice of the LFA. I love being able to “bother” and get in my opponents head on the ice and then be able to sip a beer in the stands immediately after the game with those same individuals who were my opponents shortly before.”
— Félix Dufour-Labrecque
“The LFA has grown in a few short years from a gang who tossed sticks to make teams every Saturday afternoon to an ten team league and one of the most professional sports organizations I’ve been involved in. The games are well run, the officiating is high caliber, details are cared for right down to the players’ socks. The games are intense and competitive while remaining friendly. The league has an admirable community-oriented philosophy where players raise funds for charitable causes. The league’s organizers also try to foster a sense of community within, encouraging social activities throughout the year that bring players together off the ice. It’s a pleasure to be associated with the LFA.”
— Les Perreaux
“The LFA is a league that offers quality hockey and a place to evolve and perfect your game in a pleasant and constructive atmosphere. The guys are friendly and share a passion for hockey. The game is competitive and intense, but respectful and without violence. Personally, my game has greatly evolved following my years in the league.With good organisation and passionate people, it’s a success !”
— Charles Lemaire
“The LFA is an amateur adult hockey league with a pro feel unrivaled by any other league in the greater Montreal region with many perks for its members like the players of the month voted by their peers, the advantages that the Sponsors provide to the players with a quality level of competition on the ice... without mentioning its majestic trophies.. The camaraderie between players is simply awesome.

For my part I no longer intend to play in any other league.”
— Éric Champagne
“I love this league because the managers are very professional and take care of the players and teams. The organization far exceeds my expectations and has nothing to envy to any other league in Montreal .... Guys are great .. website, videos , photos, gala etc ... Everything is there to have a dream season.”
— Marc-André Martel
“1) The LFA is a true beer league ... like the one we take with our teammates, but also with our opponents after a hotly disputed game!
2) The LFA is a fraternity. It is not a place that endures idiots ! Established members advise newcomers on unwritten rules: we are here to play tight, competitive, but FRIENDLY AND RESPECTFUL hockey where violence has no place.
3) After a few years, you get to know all the players in the league, because interaction between all the players is encouraged. After the games, in the stands, there are no opponents or sweater colours. They are just... guys from the league.”
— Miguel Legault
“It was an amazing experience. Felt like I took a time machine back to my high school days playing minor hockey. Great gang of guys on the team, super well organized, really had me falling back in love with the game of hockey! Keep it up !”
— Eric Lutzuk

WE ARE RECRUITING

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You can subsribe to become a regular player in the LFA and play in our winter or summer season, in one of our Divisions. We have something for everyone. You will live a unique adult hockey experience, where no details is left to luck. Click on one the buttons here to get more details about our divisions.

Those who wish to become a substitute player in the LFA must complete this form in order to be added to our mailing list and receive the invitations to play. You will have to respond to the invitation when you want to play, following the instructions in the email.

When you are selected to play, you will receive a confirmation and an invitation to pay online via the maligue.ca app, one of the LFA’s partners. You must pay BEFORE the game, or else you will not be authorized to step on the ice.

LFA JOURNAL

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If you want to know what's going on in La Ligue Fédérale des As (LFA) or the hockey community that revolves around it, you'll want to check out our LFA JOURNAL filled with news published on a regular basis.

You will learn the latest results, but also what concerns our players, the league and the society in which we gravitate. You will be updated on changes to the calendar or when we have opportunities for games against foreign teams, or even tournament opportunities.

The LFA JOURNAL is a must to maximize your experience and live an optimal hockey experience in the quintessential adult hockey league in the country.

Note that since 2018 our LFA JOURNAL is only published in French until we get more funding.

EXCLUSIVE TROPHIES

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Welcome to our treasure vault where you can enjoy our original and exclusive trophies, for which each member of the LFA gives himself heart and soul. Note that the trophies for the LFA RUSH 3v3 tournament, the Satellite division and the LFA Pîck-Up Challenge do not appear for the moment in this section

THE LFA CUP

The LFA CUP given out to the playoff champions (regular season fall-winter), was designed by Jean -François DesBois and Eric Drapeau and was built with the participation of their respective brothers and with the help of Laurent Quesnel, Jeremy Lancelin and Martin Maille.

Signed by TOTEM URBAIN, it was Inspired by the cup sitting on top of the trophy which was found by the father of JFD in Lennoxville at the end of the 90's , the latter exceeds the famous Stanley Cup by 1 "3/4 . It is undoubtedly the most impressive amateur sport trophy to date and the Hockey Brotherhood & the LFA are considering a partnership with an established company for the latter to become the trophy of the people through a provincial and national league expansion. Nothing less !

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THE TREMBLAY TROPHY

The Trophy awarded to the champions of the regular season (fall-winter) is much sought after for the elixir it contains.  An unusual object which gives rise to many questions and envious looks when seen in all its glory. A TOTEM URBAIN creation (formerly Scarabée), this latest masterpiece is an original idea of Jean-François DesBois in close collaboration with Laurent Quesnel , a partner from the beginning and Nicolas Mignault, the tinsmith from the Plateau who provided his numerous skills. Olivier Maranda, a well-known blacksmith and friend, also participated in the brainstorming stage of the project together with Eric Drapeau, who always manages to get involved in the creation of our trophies. Without giving further details, see for yourself what happens when a brewery (namely the RJ brewers , producers of Tremblay beer) puts its trust in a league that wants to change the face of adult hockey, one game at a time.

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THE HOCKEY BROTHERHOOD CUP

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THE HERITAGE CUP

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LFA INDIVIDUAL TROPHIES

Once again TOTEM URBAN comes up with an original collection of three dimensional plates to honor the players who stood out in the LFA during the season. Eric  Drapeau pushed even further Jean-François DesBois' concept by adding  his own touch to the  project  which Laurent Quesnel also contributed to. Made of 90% recyclable materials, these small collector's items are unique from one another and show the commitment of the LFA to be environmentally responsible while celebrating those who have been elected by their peers as being the best in a variety of categories such as the best defensive forward or the best off ice spirit for example. 

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LFA IN ACTION

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Take a look at our LFA PHOTOS section to see our players in action. All our photos are taken by fans or collaborators. You can see the evolution of the league and what we are about. It is only one of the things that makes the LFA a league like no other.

If you want to have an idea of the game caliber, watch our LFA VIDEOS. You can be part of our hockey family ,SIGN-UP TODAY!

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