Gilles Courteau
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Gilles Courteau (born October 7, 1957) is a Canadian former ice hockey administrator. He served as president of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) 1986 to 2023, and was a vice-president of the Canadian Hockey League. During his tenure as president, the QMJHL expanded from 10 teams in Quebec only, to 18 teams including Atlantic Canada. He implemented English as the language of instruction, and sought for the league to provide education and player assistance. He previously worked for the Trois-Rivières Draveurs, the Quebec Remparts, the Quebec Nordiques, and was inducted into the Hockey Québec Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Gilles Courteau | |
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Born | (1957-10-07) October 7, 1957 (age 66) Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada |
Occupation | Quebec Major Junior Hockey League president |
Years active | 1986 to 2023 |
Awards | Hockey Québec Hall of Fame |
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