RIMOUSKI, QC, Sept. 27,
2023 /CNW/ - The Rimouski Océanic hockey club, Ville
de Rimouski and Sun Life are proud to share some important
announcements made on the opening day of the 2023–2024 season of
the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).
Sun Life, a major partner since 2014, is pleased to
confirm the renewal of the Colisée's naming rights for the next
three seasons (2023–2024, 2024–2025 and 2025–2026), an important
period for the city's junior hockey team. Under this new agreement,
Sun Life becomes the official health and wellness partner of
Rimouski Océanic.
"We are extremely proud to have a partner like Sun Life.
This agreement will allow us to continue raising our standards of
excellence for the athletic and academic coaching we provide our
players here in Rimouski. It is
thanks to partners like Sun Life that we can operate a junior
hockey organization that showcases our region to the world of
sport," said Alexandre Tanguay,
co-owner of Rimouski Océanic.
"The entire Bas-Saint-Laurent region is energized by its pride
in Rimouski Océanic. Sun Life has had the enormous privilege
of supporting the team for nearly 10 years. We are
delighted about this opportunity to renew our commitment and become
the team's official health and wellness partner. By supporting
young people in sport, we are giving them the means to take charge
of their health," said Robert Dumas, President and CEO of
Sun Life Quebec.
Contest: Invite your sports teams to enjoy the Zone active
Sun Life for free
Healthy lifestyles are central to what makes Sun Life tick.
As the team's official health and wellness partner, Sun Life
is pleased to offer fans of Rimouski Océanic, as well as the entire
community of Bas-Saint-Laurent, a special section of the Colisée
Financière Sun Life's bleachers.
At every Rimouski Océanic home game, a local sports team that
has won a contest posted on the Océanic's website will be able to
watch a game live from the Zone active Sun Life at the bottom
of Section 12.
Major investments for a major event
Rimouski Océanic has officially applied to host the prestigious
2025 Memorial Cup tournament, which will be presented by a
team from the QMJHL. As a result of this application, Ville
de Rimouski and Océanic are pleased to announce investments to
upgrade and renovate the Colisée Financière Sun Life. The
planned work will help bring the arena up to Canadian Hockey League
standards. Once complete, the facilities will be ready to host a
tournament of this scale while maximizing player safety and
ensuring the future of the Colisée for the benefit of all
users.
Below is the list of planned upgrades:
- New bay glass panels and panes
- Relocation of the players' bench
- New scoreboard display
- 12 new suites
"Our team has come a long way! We've been working on this for
two years now. We know that we have the technical and
administrative know-how to host and organize this national event,
which will put Rimouski and our entire region on the map.
Thanks to the support of our outstanding partners, the city's
collaboration and the upgrades to the facilities in our arena,
including the latest technology tools, our fans and visitors to the
Colisée Financière Sun Life will enjoy an extraordinary
experience for the next 10 to 15 years and everyone will come
out a winner at the 2025 Memorial Cup tournament in
Rimouski," said Alexandre Tanguay.
"These major investments strengthen Océanic's bid to host the
2025 Memorial Cup. The work carried out at the Colisée will
also showcase Place de Rimouski as a prime location for major
events in the coming years. Océanic's reach across the region, the
province and the country is exceptional. It's only natural for
Ville de Rimouski to support these initiatives, which have a
positive impact throughout the community," said Guy Caron, Mayor of Rimouski.
Sun Life in the community
Sun Life is sustainability-driven, focusing on areas where
it can have the greatest impact. By actively supporting the
communities in which Sun Life lives and works, the organization can
help build a positive environment for Clients, employees, advisors,
and shareholders. Physical health and mental health are at the
centre of its philanthropic support, with a focus on supporting
programs and organizations that strive to empower Canadians to live
their healthiest lives no matter where they are in their journey.
Sun Life employees and advisors take great pride in
volunteering and giving back to make life brighter for individuals
and families across Canada. Learn
more about Sun Life in the community.
Media contact:
Sun Life
Ariane Richard
Manager, Public Relations
Office of the President, Quebec
Tel.: 438-364-6807
ariane.richard@sunlife.com
Club de hockey L'Océanic de Rimouski
Nicolas Thibeault-Dallaire
Director, Communications
Tel.: 514-378-9577
nthibeault@oceanic.qc.ca
Ville de Rimouski
Communications
Tel.: 418-724-3108
communications@rimouski.ca
SOURCE Sun Life Financial Inc.