QMJHL, teams to march alongside Veterans
Published on October 27, 2011 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) News Release
BOUCHERVILLE, Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 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 Victoriaville.
"The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is very proud to support Veterans during Veterans' Week for a seventh 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 28
Victoriaville - Colisée Desjardins
November 4
Cape Breton - Centre 200
Gatineau - Centre Robert-Guertin
November 5
Baie-Comeau - Centre Henry-Léonard
November 6
Acadie-Bathurst - K.C. Irving Regional Center
Halifax - Centre Metro
Québec - Colisée Pepsi
Shawinigan - Centre Bionest
November 11
Drummondville - Centre Marcel-Dionne
P.E.I. - Charlottetown Civic Center
Val-d'Or - Centre air Creebec
November 12
Moncton - Moncton Coliseum
November 13
Chicoutimi - Centre Georges-Vézina
Saint John - Harbour Station
November 20
Blainville-Boisbriand - Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau
Rimouski - Colisée de Rimouski
Rouyn-Noranda - Aérna Iamgold
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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