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Object ID |
2013.55.5 B |
Object Name |
Video Recording |
Title |
Marcel Aubut Interview |
Interview Summary / Résumé d'entrevue |
Marcel Aubut, Order of Sport recipient, inducted in 1999, born in St. Hubert, Quebec, talks about his influence in ice hockey, work with the Quebec Nordiques, and work with the Canadian Olympic Committee. Marcel recalls enjoying playing sports as a youth. Marcel explains that he wanted to be a lawyer and be involved in sport. Marcel discusses being the president of the Quebec Nordiques and being involved in the World Hockey Association and National Hockey Association merger. Marcel also talks about Rendez-vous '87. He talks about ice hockey players Peter Stastny, Peter Forsberg and Joe Sakic and their influence on his management career. Marcel discusses the NHL ceiling cap and the 1982 lockout, the 1995-1996 Stanley Cup, and the 100th Anniversary of the International Ice Hockey Federation in 2008. Marcel also talks about the introduction of regulation overtime and shootouts. Marcel discusses his transition to working with the Canadian Olympic Committee and his desire for a successful 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Entrevue avec Marcel Aubut, 2 novembre 2006. MP4 numérisé à partir d'une DVCAM 40 Advanced ME de Sony. Temps de visionnement : 00:24:33. Marcel Aubut, récipiendaire de l'Ordre du sport, a été intronisé en 1999 et est né à Saint-Hubert, au Québec. Il parle de son influence dans le hockey sur glace, de son travail avec les Nordiques de Québec et de son travail avec le Comité olympique canadien. Marcel se souvient qu'il aimait beaucoup jouer à des sports lorsqu'il était jeune. Marcel explique qu'il voulait être avocat et être impliqué dans le sport. Marcel parle de sa présidence chez les Nordiques de Québec et de son implication dans la fusion de l'Association mondiale de hockey et de la Ligue nationale de hockey (anciennement Association nationale de hockey). Marcel parle également de Rendez-vous '87. Il évoque les joueurs de hockey sur glace Peter Stastny, Peter Forsberg et Joe Sakic et leur influence sur sa carrière de gestion. Marcel discute du plafond salarial de la LNH et du lock-out de 1982, de la Coupe Stanley de 1995-1996 et du 100e anniversaire de la Fédération internationale de hockey sur glace en 2008. Marcel parle également de l'introduction des périodes de prolongation réglementaires et des tirs de barrage. Marcel discute de sa transition vers le Comité olympique canadien et d'un de ses désirs : le succès des Jeux olympiques d'hiver de 2010 à Vancouver. |
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Marcel Aubut interview, 2 November 2006, digitized MP4 from Sony 40 Advanced ME DVCAM. Total viewing time 00:24:33. 00:32Early childhood: talks about sport being a big part of his life 01:18Idol was Jean Beliveau and the Montreal Canadiens of the 1960's & 1970's 2:00Career was to be a lawyer, but still involved in sport: (2:45) I think it created a fantastic equilibrium in my life." Talks about his career as a lawyer and with the NHL 3:14Career with the Nordiques: became President at 29, leader in the WHA/NHL merger; (3:38) "it's not only the fact to have all the talent, that's important, but somebody gives you the opportunity and you grab it and you just deliver the goods". 3:57Skills as president: charismatic, working hard, some natural talent, "What people saw was that love for sport, love for the games, love for the athletes and he is going to be a natural leader"; Talks about being on the COA board and ensuring amateur athletes have their opportunity to give their best, being President of the Nordiques foundation and the satisfaction to contribute to any level of sport in the country 6:06WHA in 1978-79: talks about why the WHA was started to challenge the NHL 8:01Reputation of the Nordique management to be innovative and ahead of the time, especially in marketing and in the smallest market in North America; talks about Rendez-vous '87 and the cultural impact 10:49Talks about players Peter Stastny and Peter Forsberg, Joe Sakic 12:501982, talks about the ceiling cap and not being prepared for that 14:48Colorado Avalanche, formerly the Nordiques, win the Stanley Cup in 1995-96; he talks about the Nordiques being a young team and that they were going to win in a few years but the Montreal Canadiens had refused to trade Patrick Roy to them, he was the reason the Avalanche won the cup and was possible the best goaltender in the world 16:19Talks about the Nordique fans being such good supporters over the years that they deserved the Cup 17:152008 the 100th Anniversary of the IIHF; Marcel was very involved in amateur sport and could not devote time to this event so he advised younger people: "As you get older you remember one thing - you are only a good as your last shift. 19:09Talks about the salary cap may help to bring back the Nordiques to Quebec, still a small market and too early to say 19:35Talks about the shoot out rule; in 1982 he brought it before the Board of Governors and it wasn't put in until 2004; he talks about the fans (20:38) " focus not on what the fans want but what is good for the owners and governors and we have to change that". 21:39What kind of changes would you like to see in the game? Be more open, protect talented players, skill, adjust, sell to new markets 22:50When you look back on your career what would you change? I don't change a bit. 23:24Talks about the transition to the COA: "They thought it would be a good experience for them and I have tried to prove it. I bring a dimension they are not used to, a marketing dimension, image dimension, quality of what we do dimension and a winning dimension. And that is a good mix. I love it and I would not change a bit. Everything I'm going to do is for the best and try to have that contribution and help them". 24:10What would you like to see in change in amateur sport: To be Number One in Vancouver. |
Date |
2006/11/06 |
People |
Aubut, Marcel Roy, Patrick |
Search Terms |
WHA World Hockey Association NHL National Hockey League Quebec Nordiques Order of Canada Canadian Olympic Committee Builder Ice Hockey President Marcel Aubut Interview |