(Pointe-Claire) A new chapter in Quebec major junior hockey opened on Thursday.
During a meeting held Thursday in Pointe-Claire, the QMJHL Members’ Assembly adopted a resolution aimed at changing the name of the league and unveiling a logo in English.
From now on, the league will be known as the Maritimes Quebec Junior Hockey League. The French logo remains unchanged. This change in nomenclature aims to integrate the six concessions located in the Maritime provinces into the league’s brand identity.
“Most of the teams in the Maritimes section have been part of the circuit for over 20 years, contributing significantly to its success since the expansion into this region of eastern Canada,” reads the press release explaining decision.
“Out of respect for our teams in the Maritimes and their fans, it was a priority for me, upon taking office, to include them in the designation of the circuit. It was a unanimous decision on the part of the members’ office,” declared QMJHL Commissioner Mario Cecchini.