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QWEST COMMUNICATIONS SIGN UP WITH USA HOCKEY

Qwest Communications International and USA Hockey agreed a new sponsorship agreement that names Qwest as the official communications services sponsor of USA Hockey.

Under the deal, USA Hockey will use Qwest’s high-speed internet service, DIRECTV service and wireless and digital voice services to meet its headquarters’ communications and entertainment needs.

In addition, Qwest also becomes official sponsor of the US women’s national team.

“We’re extremely pleased to be teaming up with Qwest,” said Mike Bertsch, USA Hockey’s senior director of corporate affairs. “It’s terrific to partner with a company of Qwest’s stature. Together we have the opportunity to bring the best in hockey and communications services to players, fans and the community in general.”