Thursday, October 28, 2010

QMJHL, teams to march alongside Veterans

Press Release

BOUCHERVILLE, Tuesday, October 26, 2010 – The Commissioner of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Gilles Courteau, today announced that the League and its teams are extremely proud to once again march alongside Veterans during Veterans’ Week (November 5 to 11). The celebrations kick off tomorrow night in Val-d’Or.

"The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is very proud to support Veterans during Veterans’ Week for a sixth consecutive year," said the Commissioner. "Our Veterans’ heritage is rich in pride and history and it is of the utmost importance that we recognize their devotion and the sacrifices they have made for our great Country. The Memorial Cup, which is awarded since 1919, pays tribute to our Veterans and it is our duty to share their stories with future generations."

Puck-drop ceremonies or special activities to honour our Veterans will be held during these QMJHL games.

October 27
Val-d’Or – air Creebec Center

October 29
Québec – Colisée Pepsi

October 30
Shawinigan – Bionest Center

October 31
Baie-Comeau – Henry-Léonard Center

November 4
Drummondville – Marcel-Dionne Center
Victoriaville – Colisée Desjardins

November 5
Rouyn-Noranda – Iamgold Arena
Acadie-Bathurst – K.C. Irving Regional Centre

November 6
Gatineau – Robert-Guertin Center
Halifax – Metro Centre
Saint John – Harbour Station

November 7
Cape Breton – Centre 200

November 11
Montréal – Verdun Auditorium

November 12
Rimouski – Colisée Rimouski

November 13
P.E.I. – Charlottetown Civic Centre

Novembre 14
Chicoutimi – Centre Georges-Vézina

Every year, Canadians celebrate Veterans’ Week to pay tribute to all those who have sacrificed themselves in order to make our world a safer place to live. With the help of young Canadians, we can ensure that the sacrifices and achievements of the men and women who have served our country will not fade from memory. This year, Canadians are invited to continue the traditions of Remembrance under the theme "How Will You Remember?" For more information, visit www.vac-acc.gc.ca.
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(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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