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Montreal-Toronto: Presenting Public Enemy Number One

Posted: 2nd October 2009 by Miah D. in NHL
AnyáMontreal Canadiens' matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafsáis always one of a kind, with fights here and thereùand as tradition has it, lots of penalty minutes. But a new condiment has been added to the mix, which made the overall taste of that first season game additionally special. It is that type of condiment that surprises at the touch of the lips, and depending on how it is handled, can leave an ...
It was the moment all fans were waiting for, the return of the dear Montreal Canadiens. Among the newcomers, Head Coach Jacques Martin decided to dress Mike Cammalleri, Scott Gomez, and Jaroslav Spacek. Among those who will possibly start the season in Hamilton, goalie Curtis Sanford was also in uniform to succeed starter Carey Price midway through the game.   One preseason game certainly does not decide an entire season, but there is ...

Montreal Canadiens: A Fifteenth Second Chance

Posted: 10th September 2009 by Miah D. in NHL
In a very emotional and touching speech, George Gillett passed the torch to Geoffrey Molson and his family to succeed him as owners of the Montreal Canadiens. Despite the fact that the entire process is not complete, today's press conference certainly marks the end of an era and the start of a new one.   Gillett, who has been head of the team for a little more than eight years, wasn't short ...