QMJHL Teams to March Alongside Veterans
Published on October 31, 2012 under Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) News Release
BOUCHERVILLE, October 31st 2012 - 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 kicked off in Halifax on October 28th and will continue during the first half of November.
"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.
Octobre 28: Halifax - Metro Centre
Novembre 2 : Baie-Comeau -Henry-Léonard Centre Cape Breton -200 Centre P.E.I. - Charlottetown Civic Center
Novembre 3 : Moncton - Moncton Coliseum
Novembre 4 : Acadie-Bathurst - K.C. Irving Regional Center Chicoutimi - Centre Georges-Vézina Gatineau - Centre Robert-Guertin Saint John - Harbour Station
Novembre 9 : Blainville-Boisbriand - Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau Rouyn-Noranda - Aréna Iamgold Sherbrooke - Centre Léopold Drolet Victoriaville - Colisée Desjardins
Novembre 10: Drummondville - Centre Marcel-Dionne Rimouski - Colisée de Rimouski Shawinigan - Centre Bionest
Novembre 11: Québec - Colisée Pepsi Val-d'Or - Centre air Cerce
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. For more information, visit www.vac-acc.gc.ca.
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