Rockland Nationals
| Rockland Nationals | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Nats |
| City | Rockland, Ontario, Canada |
| League | Central Canada Hockey League |
| Division | East Division |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Home arena | Clarence-Rockland Arena |
| Colours | Red, blue, white |
| Owner(s) | Luc Lavictoire |
| President | André Charlebois |
| CEO | Jean-Robert Léger |
| General manager | Carl Robillard |
| Head coach | Justin Pereira |
| Media | FloSports |
| Website | Official website |
| Franchise history | |
| 1968–1973 | Ottawa M&W Rangers |
| 1973–2005 | Gloucester Rangers |
| 2005–2008 | Orleans Blues |
| 2008–2017 | Gloucester Rangers |
| 2017–present | Rockland Nationals |
The Rockland Nationals (French: National de Rockland), colloquially known as the Nats, are a Junior A ice hockey team based in Rockland, Ontario. The Nationals compete in the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) as a member of the East Division. Since 2017, the team has played its home games at Clarence-Rockland Arena, originally known as CIH Arena.
Founded in 1968 as the Ottawa M&W Rangers, they are one of the oldest continuously operating junior ice hockey team worldwide. The current Rockland Nationals began play in 2017–18, after the Gloucester Rangers relocated to Rockland after nearly 50 years in Gloucester.
The Nationals have made it to the playoffs six times in seven seasons. As of the 2024–25 season, they are one of the most successful teams in the CCHL, and their arena has been well-attended during Nats home games.