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?
André Boucher
This image shows the traditional handshake between two teams at the Colisée during the 1977 Québec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. This practice is a sign of the fair play and respect between competitors. Every year, the event attracts young hockey players from various countries, bringing Québec City considerable international visibility.
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