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Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin, left to right, team owner Geoff Molson, Laval Mayor Marc Demers and Place Bell manager Vincent Lucier pose for photos at a news conference Monday, July 11, 2016 in Laval, Quebec.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

The Canadiens will move their top farm team to a new rink near Montreal for the 2017-18 season.

The team said Monday that the American Hockey League board of governors has approved the relocation from St. John's, N.L.

The 10,000-seat Place Bell arena is nearing completion in Laval.

As well as the main arena with NHL-size ice surface, the complex will have a community rinks and an international size rink.

The St. John's IceCaps have been the Canadiens main affiliate since moving from Hamilton two years ago.

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