Game Postponed Due to Irene
Published on August 28, 2011 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
P.E.I. Rocket News Release
Hurricane Irene has forced the postponement of tonight's QMJHL came between the Memorial Cup Champion St. John Sea Dogs and the host PEI Rocket. The game will now be played Tuesday night at 7:00 at MacLauchlan Arena, on UPEI Campus. PEI Rocket VP of Operations, Trent Birt was on the phone for two hours this morning trying to reach a decision that worked best for all. He says, "after numerous phone calls with the Sea Dogs and the league, all three parties felt it to be in everyone's best interest to postpone the game. We didn't want to ask our fans to come out in tropical storm conditions and we also saw the potential of having St. John stranded on PEI until tomorrow at noon, according to an advisory sent out by Confederation Bridge. It is unfortunate because last night's game between the two teams was intense and we were looking forward to continuing that battle tonight but in the end, the compete level will still be there Tuesday and fans will not have to make a decision between venturing out into storm like conditions or missing the game entirely." Doors open at 6:00 Tuesday night and admission is only $5.
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Stories from August 28, 2011
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