Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
Canadian minor ice hockey tournament / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament (French: Tournoi international de hockey pee-wee de Québec) is an annual minor ice hockey event in Quebec City. The tournament was founded in 1960 to coincide with the Quebec Winter Carnival, and give an opportunity for international competition to players less than 12 years old. The tournament raises funds for the local Patro Roc-Amadour foundation, and is operated mostly by volunteers, with a few staff. The event takes place each year in February at Videotron Centre, and previously spent 56 seasons at Quebec Coliseum. As of 2018, the event has showcased the talent of over 1,200 future professionals in the National Hockey League or the World Hockey Association.
Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament | |
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Genre | Minor ice hockey |
Frequency | Annually in February |
Venue | Videotron Centre |
Location(s) | Quebec City, Quebec |
Country | Canada |
Inaugurated | 1960 |
Founders | Gérard Bolduc, Paul Dumont and others |
Website | tournoipee-wee |