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This image shows a trophy being presented at the Colisée de Québec, during the International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. The International Cup was created in 1976 to increase fans’ attendance at evening games. Five teams compete in this tournament. The Boston Braves won the first International Cup by beating the Beauport team.
1971 - 1979

Québec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

Founded in 1960, the Québec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament is the world’s most prestigious junior hockey tournament. Held in February, it has welcomed teams from some 30 different countries over the years. Many locals attend this unifying event to try and spot players who could go on to play professionally. To date, more than 1,250 future National Hockey League players have played in the tournament, including Guy Lafleur, Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, Mario Lemieux, Patrick Roy and Sylvain Côté. Do you know of any others?

Québec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament trophy ceremony

Auteur inconnu This image shows a trophy being presented at the Colisée de Québec, during the International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. The International Cup was created in 1976 to increase fans’ attendance at evening games. Five teams compete in this tournament. The Boston Braves won the first International Cup by beating the Beauport team.
Chronoscope Can you name any of the people in this image? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Date: 1971