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 28^th 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 Creebec

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.