Archive for October, 2010

Greatest Sports Franchises – Montreal Canadiens

| October 16, 2010 | Reply
Greatest Sports Franchises – Montreal Canadiens

Greatest Sports Franchises – the Montreal Canadiens From: WatchMojo.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHE77qpHIhk

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Canadiens vs Sabres: Lessons Learned from the March Meltdown?

| October 16, 2010 | 2 Replies
Canadiens vs Sabres: Lessons Learned from the March Meltdown?

It was the 40th anniversary of the Buffalo Sabres first game in the NHL. On October 15, 1970, the Canadiens beat the Sabres 3-to-0. For two periods, the two teams were on track to recreating that historic game with the Habs leading 2-to-0. Continue reading

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Weekend Preview: Habs Take on Sabres and Senators

| October 15, 2010 | Reply
Weekend Preview: Habs Take on Sabres and Senators

Coming off a dagger-type loss to the heart of Carey Price, the Habs take on two divisional rivals this weekend for their first back-to-back of the year. Although it is still early in the season, the seemingly double-point affect of winning divisional games is a huge boost to any team. Continue reading

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Subban: Not Ready for Prime Time?

| October 15, 2010 | 6 Replies
Subban: Not Ready for Prime Time?

This has not been a long courtship. It was a full-blown love affair with Subban right from his very first shift in a Canadiens uniform. Chants of “P.K., P.K.” rained down from the Bell Centre crowd during a game last February against Philadelphia. Continue reading

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Carey Price vs Carey Price

| October 14, 2010 | Reply
Carey Price vs Carey Price

Carey Price is not the first Montreal Canadiens goaltender to have suffered boos from his own crowd, but last night, even though the Habs left the Bell Center with a 4-3 overtime loss, the fans were all cheers for Carey Price. Continue reading

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Lightning vs Canadiens: I’m Jacques Martin, I’m a Passive Coach

| October 14, 2010 | 4 Replies
Lightning vs Canadiens: I’m Jacques Martin, I’m a Passive Coach

Besides the hockey game, there were several subplots to follow on Wednesday night.

It was the Habs home opener. Would the Canadiens game day crew continue to show the NHL how pre-game ceremonies are done? Continue reading

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“The Habs” — Season Premiere!

| October 13, 2010 | 5 Replies
“The Habs” — Season Premiere!

The scene opens to show the familiar setting of a Montreal Canadiens press conference. Geoff Molson, Pierre Gauthier and Jacques Martin are on the dais smiling at the slew of reporters at their feet.

Dozens of flashbulbs are going off as the team’s owner continues to speak. Continue reading

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Game’s Three Stars to be Chosen by Habs Fans

| October 12, 2010 | 1 Reply
Game’s Three Stars to be Chosen by Habs Fans

A long-standing tradition given new life. A game’s “Molson Export three stars” will now be awarded by the fans.

Whether by visiting canadiens.com/3stars, or by downloading the Canadiens smartphone application available Wednesday, Oct.13 for BlackBerry and Android and at the end of the month for iPhone, fans will now determine the “three stars” selections for each Canadiens game. Continue reading

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Video: Mike Cammalleri Shows Off New Easton Stick

| October 12, 2010 | Reply
Video: Mike Cammalleri Shows Off New Easton Stick

Easton Hockey EQ50 Stick Posted to YouTube by BMack37

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Battle of the Blades: Bye Russ, Georges and Rick!

| October 12, 2010 | 1 Reply
Battle of the Blades: Bye Russ, Georges and Rick!

I wasn’t in a great hurry to watch 49′ers quarterback Alex Smith hand a victory to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. A friend had suggested that Battle of the Blades was worth a watch. I had taken a peek the previous week but sat down for my first complete viewing. Continue reading

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