Melissa Boyd

Melissa Boyd is an experienced social media and digital content specialist with a journalism degree from Concordia University. In 2006, she spearheaded the social media initiatives for Tennis Canada and Rogers Cup and was the primary person responsible for their upkeep for over 10 years. She has written articles for multiple tennis websites. While her career in sports has evolved in tennis, her first love has always been hockey. Melissa writes for the Montreal Canadiens here at thehockeywriters.com. "Pressure is a privilege." - Billie Jean King

Canadiens’ Youngsters Are Rolling With the Laval Rocket

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Melissa Boyd

The Laval Rocket kicked off their 2020-21 AHL season one week ago today and have picked up two wins in their first three games against the Belleville Senators thanks to …

Remembering the Canadiens’ 2010 Playoff Run

February 18, 2021 by Melissa Boyd

Since we’re all craving a taste of the NHL playoffs right now, let’s take a trip down memory lane and relive what was an eventful 2009-10 season for the Montreal …

Canadiens News and Rumors: Petry, Weber, Caufield & More

February 9, 2021 by Melissa Boyd

In this week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Jeff Petry has been named the NHL’s Third Star of the Week, Shea Weber and Claude Julien achieve important career …

5 Laval Rocket Players to Watch This Season

February 7, 2021 by Melissa Boyd

The 2020-21 AHL season officially got underway on Friday without the league’s Canadian division whose teams are still awaiting a game schedule while certain logistics are being sorted out. Despite …

Jeff Petry Is Playing at an Elite Level for the Canadiens

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Melissa Boyd

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin began his memorable 2020 offseason by acquiring goaltender Jake Allen from the St. Louis Blues. A few weeks later, he signed defenseman Jeff Petry …

Canadiens News and Rumors: Dubois, ECHL, Prospects & More

January 18, 2021 by Melissa Boyd

In this week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, are the Habs the frontrunners to land Pierre-Luc Dubois? Plus, the ECHL will welcome a new team to Trois-Rivières, Quebec …

Canadiens’ Alexander Romanov Ready to Thrive in Montreal Spotlight

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Melissa Boyd

To say that Alexander Romanov has passed every test with flying colors since signing his entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens last summer would be an understatement. To say that …

Montreal Canadiens’ Wish List for the 2020-21 Season

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Melissa Boyd

I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions so I decided to ask the Genie to grant wishes for the Montreal Canadiens during the season and since it’s been a tough …

4 Canadiens 2020-21 Training Camp Storylines to Watch

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 by Melissa Boyd

The Montreal Canadiens opened their training camp ahead of the 2020-21 season on Sunday with physicals, medical exams, and the creation of promotional content with the players. Opening day also …

Canadiens News and Rumors: Perry, Frolik, World Juniors & More

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by Melissa Boyd

In this week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, general manager Marc Bergevin signs veterans Michael Frolik and Corey Perry to one-year deals, Habs’ prospects are off to a …

Canadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: The Legendary Big Three on Defense

December 22, 2020 by Melissa Boyd

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as …

Canadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: The Storied Legacy of No. 11 in Montreal

December 14, 2020 by Melissa Boyd

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as …