World Hockey Association - Québec Nordiks

Québec Nordiks Unveil Name, Logo

The Québec franchise owners of the World Hockey Association announced today the name and logo of their team which will take to the ice for the 2004-05 season.

“We asked all Québec hockey fans for their opinion on a team name which they could best associate with” commented Jean-Paul Boily, president of the franchise.

“Several names were discussed yet from the start one seemed to come up most frequently.”

“This preference clearly showed us that the numerous hockey fans had not forgotten their initial feelings for a team that always maintained a strong place in their hearts."

“Such sentiment clearly left us with no other choice but to name our team the Nordiks."

The new team's logo, was created by Québec graphic designer Alain Roberge. It represents a likeable bear that shows as much friendliness as aggressiveness to achieve his goal. The white bear represents force, robustness, and perseverance in our wintry climate.

A blue circle surrounds the logo with the line forming the name "Nordics ", the letter "Q" represents Québec, while the letter "o" in "Nordiks" is in the form of a puck.

As well the Québec Nordiks also announced today the members of their administration.

Mr. Jean-Paul Boily, lawyer, lobbyist, and president of the VVC Exploration, was named club president.

Mr. Martin Leroux of Lermaco inc., a real estate corporation in Beauport, is the vice president and Marcel Bédard of the firm Morin Dufresne Cloutier & Bédard was named secretary-treasurer. Alain Rochon of Flamidor Inc. and Serge Cadorette, a financial consultant in Thetford-Mines were also named administrators.

The league draft will be held on July 17 and 18 in Niagara Falls.

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