These pee-wee hockey players are taking part in the traditional signing of Québec City’s guest book beside Mayor Jean Pelletier. Over the years, the tournament has welcomed players from all over the world. The various countries that have attended include the United States, Japan, Slovenia, Sweden, Norway, Germany, the Soviet Union and, eventually, Russia.

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?

International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament medallists signing the guest book

Auteur inconnu These pee-wee hockey players are taking part in the traditional signing of Québec City’s guest book beside Mayor Jean Pelletier. Over the years, the tournament has welcomed players from all over the world. The various countries that have attended include the United States, Japan, Slovenia, Sweden, Norway, Germany, the Soviet Union and, eventually, Russia.

Chronoscope Can you name any of the people in this image? (unilingual French for a limited time)

Depicted period: 1978

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