Tag: Olympics

Canadiens Mourn the Loss of Frank Selke Jr.

| March 19, 2013 | 1 Reply
Canadiens Mourn the Loss of Frank Selke Jr.

The Montreal Canadiens mourn the loss of Frank Selke Jr. Tuesday, 19.03.2013 / 10:04 AM / News Montreal Canadiens PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL – The Canadiens organization was saddened to learn that former team executive Frank Selke Jr. passed away yesterday. … Continue reading

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The Politics of Sports and the Hockey Lockout

| November 13, 2012 | Reply
The Politics of Sports and the Hockey Lockout

It’s been a rough couple of years for hockey fans in general and for fans of the Montreal Canadiens in particular. Between the lockout, intractable negotiations over arena deals, and intense scrutiny over whether the Habs coach and GM must be bilingual, much attention has been focused away from the game of hockey itself. Continue reading

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A Summer of Winning with All Habs

| September 24, 2012 | Reply
A Summer of Winning with All Habs

A favorite first writing assignment in elementary school classrooms everywhere is to compose a few paragraphs describing “What I Did This Summer.” It’s usually a fond look-back at some of the season’s most memorable moments. Here at All Habs Hockey Magazine, our summer pages were jam-packed with extensive coverage on the NHL Awards, the NHL Entry Draft, and Canadiens development camps held at Brossard — as well as some special feature stories along the way. Continue reading

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I Can’t Believe I’m Writing About Soccer

| August 12, 2012 | Reply
I Can’t Believe I’m Writing About Soccer

“This is about something bigger,” … “I’ve had parents coming up to me and saying they want to sign up their little girls for soccer because of what our team did. To me that’s what this is all about.” – Christine Sinclair Continue reading

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Video: Brossard 2012 Games – Basketball

| August 2, 2012 | Reply
Video: Brossard 2012 Games – Basketball

BROSSARD, QC. — It’s time for the second event in the Brossard 2012 Games. Last week, participants competed in the Hammer Throw with Rafael Diaz taking the top spot on the podium. Josh Gorges picked up the silver and Yannick … Continue reading

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Video: Brossard 2012 Games – Hammer Throw

| July 30, 2012 | Reply
Video: Brossard 2012 Games – Hammer Throw

BROSSARD, QC. — Players from the Montreal Canadiens have caught the Olympic spirit and this summer will be competing in four events that include basketball, hammer toss, cycling and target shooting. Josh Gorges and P.K. Subban will represent Canada, Yannick … Continue reading

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Video: Parents React as Daughter Competes in Olympics

| July 30, 2012 | Reply
Video: Parents React as Daughter Competes in Olympics

Sports fans are a unique breed. They dress up, and sometimes express their passions in unique ways in support of their team. We have certainly witnessed that with Habs fans. But the emotions become even more intense when you are … Continue reading

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Watching the Olympics? You Could be a Winner

| July 29, 2012 | 17 Replies
Watching the Olympics? You Could be a Winner

The pace of hockey news has slowed and some fans are getting restless as they look longingly at the date October 11. Not to fret. First, there will be plenty of activity in the lead up to the start of the NHL season with rookie camps and training camps beginning in September. And this summer, sports fans have the 2012 London Olympics to bridge the gap. Continue reading

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A Montrealer’s Journey to the CWHL

| July 25, 2011 | 4 Replies
A Montrealer’s Journey to the CWHL

No one can really dispute the overwhelming popularity of hockey in Canada. The six (now seven!) Canadian NHL teams sell out nearly every game of the season. During the Olympics, we expect and accept nothing less than a gold medal from the men representing our country on the ice. But over the last ten years, women’s hockey has gained popularity as well, particularly on the national stage, where Team Canada’s ladies have brought home gold in the last three Olympics. Continue reading

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