[1] The Cincinnati Reds moved their Double-A affiliation to Trois-Rivières from the Southern League's Asheville Tourists.
The Eagles' first club, managed by Jim Snyder, won the 1971 National Division title with a 78–59 record before falling to the Elmira Royals, 3–1, in the playoffs.
[4] New manager Roy Majtyka led the Eagles to win the 1976 Northern Division title (83–55), but they were swept 3–0 by West Haven in the playoffs.
[4] Chuck Goggin managed the 1977 club to win the Canadian-American Division title with a 76–62 record in their final year.
The Reds moved their Double-A affiliation back to the Southern League, partnering with the expansion Nashville Sounds.