The N.H.L. had lobbied for more than 18 months for national assistance for the Canadian-based teams.

They later became the first Canadian-based team to win the World Series, winning back-to-back titles in 1992 and 1993.

In fact, Messier did not want to have the surgery and entertained the idea of receiving treatment from a Canadian-based medical team.

Canadians Win Again The cup was again won by a Canadian-based team, for the 11th time in 15 years.

As to the performances of the Canadian-based teams: I was expecting a poor start from Vancouver.

Their limited access to Canadian-based teams (other than Quebec, whose English-speaking fan base was quite small) translated into poor ratings.

One Canadian-based team rejected the contract by 22-0.

After the league folded in 1992, the surviving Canadian-based teams formed the National Basketball League.

The Montreal Voyageurs became the second Canadian-based team in the league, and finished first overall in the regular season.

The Quebec Aces become the first Canadian-based team in the league.