Pierre-Luc Dubois named Team QMJHL Captain
CHICOUTIMI, Qc – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, in association with the Canadian Hockey League, today announced the players that will serve as captains and alternates for Team QMJHL competing in the 2016 CIBC Canada Russia Series.
Columbus Blue Jackets’ 3rd overall pick, Pierre-Luc Dubois of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles will captain Team QMJHL in both contests against the Russian National Junior Team on Tuesday November 15 in Chicoutimi, and on Thursday November 17 in Baie-Comeau.
Alternate captains for Team QMJHL are Ottawa Senators’ prospect and Saint John Sea Dogs defenseman Thomas Chabot, Val-d’Or Foreurs’ forward and Carolina Hurricanes’ prospect Julien Gauthier along with fellow Hurricanes’ prospect Nicolas Roy who plays for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens.
2016 CIBC Canada Russia Series Schedule:
Game 1 – Monday November 7 at Prince George, BC
Team Russia 3 vs. Team WHL 2 OT – Game Summary
Game 2 – Tuesday November 8 at Edmonton, AB
Team WHL 4 vs. Team Russia 1 – Game Summary
Game 3 – Thursday November 10 at North Bay, ON
Team Russia 4 vs. Team OHL 3 – Game Summary
Game 4 – Monday November 14 at Hamilton, ON
Team OHL 5 vs. Team Russia 2 – Game Summary
Game 5 – Tuesday November 15 at Chicoutimi, QC (Live at 7pm ET on Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet Pacific, TVA Sports 2, Next day 1:00 pm ET on NHL Network U.S)
Game 6 – Thursday November 17 at Baie-Comeau, QC (Live at 7pm ET on Sportsnet ONE, TVA Sports 2, Next day 1:00 pm ET on NHL Network U.S)
The 2016 CIBC Canada Russia series is supported by title sponsor and Official Bank of the CHL, CIBC, and CHL associate sponsors Cooper Tire, autoTRADER.ca and Sherwin-Williams.
CIBC and the CHL have partnered to give fans the opportunity to rename the CIBC Canada Russia Series through online submissions using #CIBCRenameTheGame. From November 7-17, Canadians can vote for their favourite new name from a list of online entries by visiting https://chlcanadarussia.ca/renamethegame.
