For Immediate release

The National Junior A Hockey League (NJHL) proudly announces that it has come to terms on a 3-year facility agreement with Lac La Biche County. The addition of Lac La Biche into it's North Division, with league play to commence in the 2024-25 hockey season, represents a great opportunity to expand into a vibrant community with a longstanding support for hockey.  The expansion team will be playing out of the impressive Bold Centre, which features multiple ice surfaces, food court, dedicated home team stalled dressing room, aquatic centre (soon-to-be under construction), gym and other amenities, along with an adjoining highschool. NJHL's official statement reads, " We are so excited about locating a new team in Lac La Biche. The great community and the Bold Centre will no doubt aid in the recruiting process and offer an excellent environment for our elite, full-time athletes to develop as they follow their goal to play at the collegiate and professional levels." Stay tuned for some exciting Team announcements including a local "name the team" contest and to be announced upcoming showcase game