Moncton Alpines
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The Moncton Alpines name has been used by several ice hockey teams from Moncton, New Brunswick. The name was originally used by a team in the Senior New Brunswick Hockey League, and was subsequently used by teams in the American Hockey League and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
[edit] American Hockey League
In 1982, the New Brunswick Hawks were bought by the Edmonton Oilers and were renamed the Moncton Alpines. The team played for two seasons until 1984, when they were bought by the Calgary Flames and renamed the Moncton Golden Flames.
[edit] Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
The Moncton Alpines joined the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League as an expansion team for the 1995-96 season. They played for one season, and renamed the Moncton Wildcats.