The first season, 1996–97, the league consisted of the Aguasabon River Rats, Longlac Merchants, Marathon Renegades, and Wawa Travellers. In 1997, the Hearst Elans, who played previously under Hockey Quebec, joined the league and made an instant impact.
The initial season, 1996–97, the league comprised the Aguasabon River Rats, Longlac Merchants, Marathon Renegades, and Wawa Travellers. In 1997, the Hearst Elans, who previously played under Hockey Quebec, joined the league and made an immediate impact.