Shippagan is in the running to host the Kraft Celebration Tour.
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Shippagan has proposed building an outdoor rink in memory of Bourdon and Yanick DeGrace, the first player drafted into the NHL out of the town of roughly 3,000 who was also lost in a car accident, in 1991.
Jonathan Gagne, a representative speaking on behalf of the Shippagan bid, said that with the exception of a few pieces of memorabilia, neither Bourdon or DeGrace have been properly remembered. He wants to rectify the situation.
"This rink will provide a place of all kids to skate and play hockey, this most loved of all sports, outdoors," said Gagne. "The rink will serve during the summer for street hockey leagues and tournaments."
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