from Jason Kay of The Hockey News,

W. Graeme Roustan, Chairman, Owner and Publisher of Roustan Media – and self-proclaimed hockey zealot – has purchased The Hockey News from Quebecor, Inc. The change in ownership is effective 11:59 pm on Jan. 27.

A Quebec born-and-bred entrepreneur who previously was Chairman at hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer, Roustan has been a longtime subscriber and fan of THN, and sees tremendous growth opportunity for the iconic title that was launched more than 70 years ago.

“I’m a little like Victor Kiam from those old Remington shaver ads,” said Roustan. “I loved the product so much, I bought the company.

“I believe The Hockey News is so unique in what it does, and it does a superior job. The plan now is to do more of it, to add to the content on various platforms, and reward subscribers with access to new initiatives we have on the drawing board.”

In addition to taking Performance Sports Group/Bauer public on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Roustan has built and owned community ice rinks across Canada and supplied refrigeration systems to the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators, among other ventures.

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