MONTREAL, June 24, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Following today's statement by
Gary Bettman, Commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL),
Quebecor plans to participate in the process announced by the NHL and
submit his candidacy in order to bring the Nordiques back to Québec
City.
Quebecor has consistently stated that its objective is to establish an
NHL franchise in Québec City and it intends to make every effort to
achieve that goal. Out of respect for NHL authorities and the process
that has been established, Quebecor will maintain its policy of
discretion as it proceeds.
Quebecor will be the manager of the Videotron Centre for the next 25
years. The state-of-the-art facility in Québec City, which seats 18,259
for hockey, is set to officially open in September 2015. It was
designed to meet NHL standards.
TVA Sports, owned by Quebecor, has been the NHL's official
French-language broadcaster since the beginning of the 2014-15 season
under a 12-year agreement.
About Quebecor
Quebecor, a Canadian leader in telecommunications, entertainment, news
media and culture, is one of the best-performing integrated
communications companies in the industry. Driven by their determination
to deliver the best possible customer experience, all of Quebecor's
subsidiaries and brands are differentiated by their high-quality,
multiplatform, convergent products and services.
Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) is headquartered in Québec. It holds a
75.36% interest in Quebecor Media, which employs close to 12,000 people
in Canada.
A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly committed to the
community. Every year, it actively supports people working with more
than 400 organizations in the vital fields of culture, health,
education, the environment and entrepreneurship.
Visit our website: www.quebecor.com
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Quebecor
SOURCE Quebecor
Martin Tremblay, Vice President, Public Affairs, Quebecor Media, 514-380-1985, martin.tremblay@quebecor.com
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