Hawkesbury Knights
| Hudson Knights | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Hudson, Quebec |
| League | United States Premier Hockey League Premier |
| Division | St. Lawrence |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Home arena | St. Lazare |
| Colors | Black, blue and silver |
| General manager | Shawn Anderson |
| Head coach | Shawn Anderson |
| Franchise history | |
| 2024–2026 | Hawkesbury Knights |
| 2026–present | Hudson Knights |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | 2026 |
| Division titles | 2026 |
The Hudson Knights are a Tier III junior ice hockey team that is currently a member of the United States Premier Hockey League's (USPHL) Premier Division. The Knights play their home games at the St Lazare Arena in Saint-Lazare, Quebec.
History
On February 12, 2024, the USPHL announced the addition of five Canadian teams, including the Hawkesbury Knights, as an expansion franchises for the upcoming season.[1]
Following the 2025-26 season, announced that they would be re-locating to Hudson, Quebec. They are retaining their brand as the Knights.[2]
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 44 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 54 | 197 | 127 | 2nd of 6, Canada Div. t-28th of 73, USPHL Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Universel Sherbrooke) |
| 2025–26 | 44 | 34 | 10 | 0 | 68 | 155 | 102 | 1st of 9, St. Lawrence 14th of 77, USPHL Premier | Won Div. Quarterfinal series, 2-0 (Kingston Wranglers) Won Div. Semifinal series, 2-1 (Universel Sherbrooke) Won Div Finals 2-0 (St-Lazare Avalanche) Advance to Fraser Cup Playoffs |
USPHL Premier Championships
Round robin play in pool with the top team from each pool and one wild card advancing to semifinal.
| Year | Round Robin | Record | Standing | Semifinal | Championship Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Playoffs | L, Vernal Oilers (Northwest Conf) 3-5 L, Minnesota Squatch (North Conf) 3-4 L, West Chester Wolves (Atlantic Conf) 1-2 | 0-3-0 | Pool 1 eliminated | - | — |
References
- ↑ "The Death Pool – 2024 And The Summer To Come". The Junior Hockey News. February 19, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ↑ https://thejuniorhockeynews.com/hudson-knights-begin-new-chapter-in-quebec/