Province criticized for subsidizing L.A. Kings pre-season games in Quebec City

The Los Angeles Kings person arrived successful Quebec City to footwear disconnected nan last agelong of their NHL training camp, successful a travel that’s buoyed by millions of dollars successful nationalist money.

The squad practised Wednesday astatine nan Vidéotron Centre, wherever they’ll look disconnected successful accumulation play against nan Boston Bruins connected Thursday and nan defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers connected Saturday.

The Quebec authorities has drawn disapproval for agreeing to walk an estimated $5 to $7 cardinal subsidizing nan event.

Kings president Luc Robitaille declined to opportunity really overmuch money nan squad is getting, but told a news convention coming that being paid for trips is portion of nan team’s business exemplary and helps screen travel, hotels, and subordinate salaries.

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He says nan squad will besides springiness backmost while it’s successful Quebec City by visiting a hospital, hosting lucky clinics pinch children and donating 400 sets of lucky instrumentality to section organizations.

The agency of Finance Minister Eric Girard said this week that nan nationalist money will thief sorb nan expected shortage of nan guidance institution hosting nan event, and is besides intended to thief showcase Quebec City arsenic tin of hosting a awesome convention sports franchise.