Quebec Nordiques from NHL Power Rankings

The Quebec Nordiques (French: Nordiques de Québec, pronounced [nɔʁd͡zɪk] in Quebec French, /nɔːrˈdiːks/ in Canadian English; literally translated "Quebec City Northmen" or "Northerners") were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association (1972–1979) and the National Hockey League (1979–95). The franchise was relocated to Denver, Colorado in May 1995 and renamed the Colorado Avalanche