The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, its 18 member clubs and TELUS are proud to announce its renewed commitment to the fight against breast cancer. Several initiatives have been created to generate funds, which will be distributed to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation, a Maritimes-based division or a local chapter dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. For a fourth consecutive year, the QMJHL and its member clubs have developed prototype pink jerseys which will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to foundations that support the fight against breast cancer. Each team will wear their prototype jersey at a designated home game during the month of October. The first game will be held at the Georges-Vézina Centre in Chicoutimi on October 9th.

"This event is a key part of our social mission," said QMJHL Commissioner Gilles Courteau. "Our goal is to extend our support to the women afflicted by this terrible disease by generating funds through the sale of prototype pink jerseys which are worn by our players during designated games in October. Thanks in large part to the hard work of our clubs, last year they were able to raise about $130 000 and we hope to surpass that amount this year.”

Most people know or care for someone who is or who has been afflicted by this terrible disease. Statistics show that one out of every nine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and its franchises are proud to play their part in the fight against breast cancer. As a result of fundraising initiatives such as these, vital research in the field has enabled survival rates to jump 25% in the past 20 years.

The Ligue’s referees will also be wearing pink stickers on their helmets during the entire month of October.

An official announcement will be made at the beginning of next month to unveil the sums generated through this endeavour.

Here is the list of games in the fight against breast cancer:

October 9 , Chicoutimi
October 12, Sherbrooke
October 12-13, Shawinigan
October 19, Baie-Comeau
October 19, Halifax
October 19, Rimouski
October 19 and 21, Moncton
October 20, PEI
October 21, Drummondville
October 21, Bathurst
October 25, Victoriaville
October 26, Saint John
October 26-27, Blainville-Boisbriand
October 26, Val-d’Or
October 27, Cape Breton
October 27, Rouyn-Noranda
October 28, Québec
November 2, Gatineau