Quebec City lost its NHL team 30 years ago. Is the PWHL how pro hockey makes its return?
Briefly

The empty 20,000 square feet space at Videotron Centre in Quebec City might transform into a locker room for a potential revival of the Quebec Nordiques. Nearly 30 years after the NHL left, the city recently hosted a PWHL game that drew over 18,000 fans, highlighting its enduring passion for hockey. Players and fans expressed excitement, signaling a strong case for professional hockey's return, possibly through women's leagues as Quebec City continues to advocate for more teams in the area to rejuvenate its hockey legacy.
"It was a tragedy, said Jocelyn Thibault, who played in the Nordiques' final two seasons. When you lose a professional team, it leaves a big hole in a city."
"I had chills the whole time. It was very special. Une journee de reve, tout simplement magique, pour Catherine Dubois, native de Quebec."
"Quebec City makes a strong case for expansion. Is a women's hockey team the most likely way to bring back pro hockey to the city?"
"The Professional Women's Hockey League brought its Takeover Tour of neutral-site games across North America to the city, with the Montreal Victoire playing the Ottawa Charge."
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