[1][2] On April 25, 1996, Sylvain Danis and Dave Morin, then owners of the Saint-Hyacinthe Laser, decided to transfer the team to Rouyn-Noranda.

Aware that the "National Capital of Copper" is a city which breathes hockey, they were confident that it was the best decision for the franchise.

Former NHL Hall of Famers from the area include Dave Keon and Jacques Laperrière.

[1] The Huskies name was chosen to represent the tough and determined nature of the local citizens and mining community.

Rouyn-Noranda finished first overall in the QMJHL in 2007–08 winning its first Jean Rougeau Trophy, posting 97 points in the regular season.