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Hello....

(To the people on alt.sports.hockey.nhl.que-nordiques, please forgive me 
for the repeticious nature of this post. Also this post needs your urgent 
attention so I would think its right to post to your newsgroup.)

I was wondering do any of you support the idea of the Nordiques staying 
in QC? Most people I come across in Montreal have this carefree attitude 
of "....I don't care I'm a Habs fan....", etc. Frankly I'm sick of it, I 
mean we are facing a potential situation whereby two hockey teams will be 
leaving Canada soon if not now.

I caught up with the Nordiques ever since the '92-'93 season and have 
been following them ever since. I like to support those teams that are 
considered small-market, underdogs, young and full of promise. It was very 
unfortunate of their pre-mature exit from the playoffs but hey maybenextyear
if there is one. But one thing, I sure do admire the people of Winnipeg for 
putting up a strong effort to keep their team. They're a source of great 
inspiration to all of us, and maybe we can learn a lesson or two from them.

Okie ....this post is basically to gear up support for the Nordiques, one 
thing I cannot stand is seeing two hockey teams leaving Canada. I'm sure 
most of you have been following the latest on the Nordiques. Mr. Parizeau 
offered close to $45 million in total aid including paying off a portion 
of their debts, building a new arena, etc. in return for a part-ownership 
of the Nordiques team, a guaranteed minimum box-seats sold if a new arena 
is built, and a control of players salaries for the next two years. But I 
guess it wasn't enough for the president of the club Mr. Marcel Aubut. 
Mr. Aubut seems adamant of selling the team to Comsat Ent. of Denver for 
$80 million. Hah! Denver Nordiques - how lame can you get? ;-) But I 
don't want to think about it now....spending public money on a sports 
franchise is another sensitive area esp. during a time when nine 
hospitals are facing closures. In any case, Aubut is still personally 
talking with Parizeau so nothing's final yet. ....this latest as of 
Monday, May 22nd.

If the Federal Govt. does infact give the $37 million which the Jets have 
requested, obviously the Quebec govt. is going to request for aid too. I 
can just see it now...Parizeau and Bouchard having a field day on the 
Federalists if the Jets get the aid. If it gets to that point, the Feds 
should be obligated to pay the Nords as well. Otherwise its not fair to 
the people of Quebec City and the fans of the Nordiques. On the other 
hand, if Ottawa does not give the money its even better for obvious reasons.
Its funny how politics also plays a role in hockey now-a-days. Go figure. 
When it comes to the "Quebec issue" Canada as a country should and must 
always come first. Politics has no right to play a role in hockey. If it 
does then I have no worries to see the teams leaving.

First and fore-most I am a die-hard hockey fanatic, and then the rest. I 
don't want to see two hockey teams leaving Canadian soil, period! Atleast 
lets go down with a fight, and with the satisfaction of having done 
something before you know what happens.

Please voice your support/suggestions through either one of the following 
ways:

alt.sports.hockey.nhl.que-nordiques
rec.sport.hockey
...and other related newsgroups

(418) 529-1052 FAX number for NORDIQUES admin.
(800) 463-3333 General info for the NORDIQUES.
(418) 529-8441		     "

Or by writing a polite letter to Mr's Marcel Aubut and Jacques Parizeau, 
or to your district MPs/MNAs. No postage is required to write to your 
MP/MNA. If you do not know your MP/MNA, you can find out through your 
local library and other government sources.

It may sound like a lot to do, but it will only take a few minutes of 
your time. The people of Winnipeg are doing it and so can we.

The latest I heard is that the Quebec Govt. is planning a strong retaliation 
against Ottawa if they give the $37 million to the Jets saying if the 
JETS get the money then the NORDIQUES should get aid too. So there is 
still hope for us. Nothing is final yet. Source: Prime Time News (CBC) 05/18.

I'm sure just like the ppl in Manitoba, we can do it too.

Thankyou!
Roonie
(aka Sakic on #hockey)

DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own, and I have NO links what-so-ever to 
	    the Nordiques administration.