Quebec Remparts captain Mikael Tam, right, celebrates his goal against Halifax Mooseheads during first period QMJHL playoff action Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Colisee in Quebec City. Quebecor Inc. has become the new owner of the Quebec Remparts.The Canadian Press
Quebecor Inc. has become the new owner of the Quebec Remparts.
Gilles Courteau, commissioner of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, made the announcement at a news conference in Quebec City this afternoon.
The media conglomerate has bought the franchise from various businessmen as well as from Colorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy.
Quebecor (TSX:QBR.B) currently owns 70 per cent of the QMJHL's Blainville-Boisbriand Armada and may now have to sell off that stake in the Montreal-area team.
The company has acquired the naming rights to an arena currently being built in Quebec City. Quebecor Arena is scheduled to open late next year and the media giant is keen on landing an NHL franchise in the not-too-distant future.