Qwest Sponsors USA Hockey Tour

Qwest delivers real entertainment by sponsoring the Qwest Tour for USA Hockey. Gearing up for the Olympics, the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team will play 10 games, to prepare for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, and now you can see the groundwork. Starting at the Xcel Energy Center on September 25, 2009, the Tour will continue on to nine other cities in the US and goes through February of 2010.

Speaking of Qwest’s involvement, the Executive Director of USA Hockey, Dave Ogrean, said “The Qwest Tour will not only bring the top level of women's hockey to cities around the country, but it will be a huge asset in preparing our team to compete for the gold medal at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.”

The Director of Sponsorships and Events at Qwest, Rich Karlis said, “Qwest is thrilled to support the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team and to be a part of their journey to the 2010 Olympic Games.” He added, “The Qwest Tour brings world-class match-ups to fans across the U.S. and Qwest services will bring USA hockey fans closer to the action as the team prepares to compete for Olympic gold.”

This is an ongoing commitment between Qwest and USA Hockey, as Qwest has been a sponsor for over a year. With this advancement, Qwest is vamping up the exposure for women’s hockey. Now you can enjoy the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team and keep updated with all the events, because you can follow them on tour at QwestTour.com, through Facebook.com, or even sign up to get weekly text messages.

In August of 2009, the roster for the U.S. Women’s National Team for 2009-2010 will be announced. Then, from that squad, 21 players will be chosen to participate in the Olympic Winter Games 2010. Qwest, a leading provider, is committed to delivering all the action to your television.