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Melissa BoydMelissa 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
Jesse Ylonen of Espoo United

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 …

Read moreCanadiens’ Youngsters Are Rolling With the Laval Rocket

Categories AHL, Editor's Choice, Laval Rocket, Montreal Canadiens Tags Jesse Ylonen, Joel Teasdale, Rafael Harvey-Pinard

Remembering the Canadiens’ 2010 Playoff Run

February 18, 2021 by Melissa Boyd
Mike Cammalleri Montreal Canadiens

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 …

Read moreRemembering the Canadiens’ 2010 Playoff Run

Categories Archives, Canadiens History Tags 2010 NHL Playoffs

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

February 9, 2021 by Melissa Boyd
Cole Caufield Montreal Canadiens

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 …

Read moreCanadiens News and Rumors: Petry, Weber, Caufield & More

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens, News & Rumors Tags Cole Caufield, Jeff Petry, Shea Weber

5 Laval Rocket Players to Watch This Season

February 7, 2021 by Melissa Boyd
Cayden Primeau Montreal Canadiens

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 …

Read more5 Laval Rocket Players to Watch This Season

Categories AHL, Canadiens Prospects, Laval Rocket Tags Cayden Primeau, Jesse Ylonen, Ryan Poehling

Jeff Petry Is Playing at an Elite Level for the Canadiens

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Melissa Boyd
Jeff Petry Montreal Canadiens

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 …

Read moreJeff Petry Is Playing at an Elite Level for the Canadiens

Categories Montreal Canadiens Tags Jeff Petry

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

January 18, 2021 by Melissa Boyd
Pierre-Luc Dubois Columbus Blue Jackets

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 …

Read moreCanadiens News and Rumors: Dubois, ECHL, Prospects & More

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens Tags Josh Anderson, Kaiden Guhle, Pierre-Luc Dubois

Canadiens’ Alexander Romanov Ready to Thrive in Montreal Spotlight

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Melissa Boyd
Alexander Romanov CSKA Moscow

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 …

Read moreCanadiens’ Alexander Romanov Ready to Thrive in Montreal Spotlight

Categories Montreal Canadiens Tags Alexander Romanov

Montreal Canadiens’ Wish List for the 2020-21 Season

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Melissa Boyd
Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens

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 …

Read moreMontreal Canadiens’ Wish List for the 2020-21 Season

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens Tags Alexander Romanov, Carey Price, Josh Anderson

4 Canadiens 2020-21 Training Camp Storylines to Watch

January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 by Melissa Boyd
Joel Armia, Shea Weber, Tomas Tatar

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 …

Read more4 Canadiens 2020-21 Training Camp Storylines to Watch

Categories Montreal Canadiens Tags Alexander Romanov, Corey Perry, Josh Anderson

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

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by Melissa Boyd
Corey Perry Dallas Stars

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 …

Read moreCanadiens News and Rumors: Perry, Frolik, World Juniors & More

Categories Column, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens Tags Cole Caufield, Corey Perry, Michael Frolik

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 …

Read moreCanadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: The Legendary Big Three on Defense

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History Tags Guy Lapointe, Larry Robinson, Serge Savard

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

December 14, 2020 by Melissa Boyd
Saku Koivu

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 …

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

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History Tags Brendan Gallagher, Kirk Muller, Saku Koivu, Yvon Lambert
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