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
Author's Posts
3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Game 3 Win Over Penguins
August 6th, 2020 Against all odds, the Montreal Canadiens have Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on the brink of elimination following a 4-3 victory in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. Here are three takeaways from another gutsy effort by the Habs. Line Juggling Pays Dividends for the Canadiens The Canadiens opened the scoring thanks to a...
3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Game One Win Over Penguins
August 2nd, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens made sure their first playoff game in three years was a memorable one. A brilliant performance from Carey Price, two big goals from a pair of 20-year-olds and an overtime snipe courtesy Jeff Petry propelled the Habs to an improbable 3-2 Game 1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Not to mention the game also...
Canadiens’ Andrei Markov – Bidding Farewell to The General
July 31st, 2020 Andrei Markov, one of the Montreal Canadiens' all-time great defensemen, announced his retirement from professional hockey on April 16, 2020, at the age of 41. Being one of the best at your position for a team with a plethora of legendary players like the Canadiens is no easy feat, but the man they nicknamed “The General” has earned...
Canadiens Need a Full Roster Effort to Beat the Penguins
July 26th, 2020 There is a lot that needs to go right for the Montreal Canadiens if they want to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in their play-in series beginning Aug. 1. It is one of the most-used clichés in sports, but to succeed they will need contributions from the whole team, from the players on the ice to the coaches behind the bench. The good...
Canadiens News & Rumors: Romanov, Kotkaniemi, Domi & More
July 19th, 2020 In today’s Montreal Canadiens News and Rumors roundup, Alexander Romanov will join the team for Phases 3 and 4 of the NHL’s Return to Play Plan, Jesperi Kotkaniemi impresses during the first week of training camp and Max Domi remains undecided about his status for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. Plus, the team is dealing...
Last Canadien to Win Each NHL Award
July 14th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens are the most decorated team in the NHL. Beyond the record-setting 24 Stanley Cups, players and coaches have won over 100 individual awards, including 17 Hart Trophies and 36 Vezina Trophies. Related: Last Red Wings to Win Each NHL Award With the NHL set to announce its award finalists for the 2019-20 regular...
