County Moose sign three-year deal to stay in St. Stephen

County Moose sign three-year deal to stay in St. Stephen

The County Moose are staying in St. Stephen for at least the next three seasons.

It has signed a contract with the municipality to continue the bringing junior hockey to the community at the Garcelon Civic Centre.

“This agreement marks an exciting milestone for the organization and reinforces a shared commitment to hockey, community engagement, and long-term growth in Charlotte County,” a statement from the team reads.

The County Moose are part of the United States Premier Hockey League’s National Collegiate Development Conference. It was one of two teams selected to make Charlotte County its home base, but another team in Blacks Harbour was sold to a U.S. owner.

“Since the arrival, the County Moose have worked hard to become more than just a hockey, focusing on building connections, supporting local initiatives, and creating memorable experiences on and off the ice,” the statement reads.

The ownership of the team thanked the Municipal District of St. Stephen, community partners, billet families, and sponsors for its continued to support for the team.

“As the Moose look ahead, one thing remains clear, this is just the beginning,” the statement said.

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  • Nathalie Sturgeon, Local Journalism Initiative, The Courier.

    The Local Journalism Initiative, funded by the Government of Canada, aims to provide journalism to underserved communities. She joined the team in August 2024 and was formerly a digital broadcast journalist with Global News in New Brunswick. She has past experience as the editor of the Kings County Record in Sussex, N.B.

    She is from White Rapids, New Brunswick, just outside of Miramichi. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in journalism from St. Thomas University in Fredericton.

    Nathalie is a strong supporter of local and community news -- and hopes to tell the most important stories for the people of Charlotte County and beyond.

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