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
Canadiens’ Andrei Markov – Bidding Farewell to The General
April 19th, 2020 Andrei Markov, one of the Montreal Canadiens' all-time great defensemen announced his retirement from professional hockey last week 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 his place...
Top 5 Canadiens Trades in the Bergevin Era
April 10th, 2020 Marc Bergevin has been a busy general manager since taking over at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens in 2012. While some of his decisions have left people bewildered, others have earned him praise and a reputation as a savvy front office boss. Here’s a look at Bergevin’s five best trades over the past eight years. 5 –...
Canadiens' Ken Dryden - Truly One of a Kind
April 7th, 2020 The impact of Ken Dryden’s incredible legacy and body of work has been felt off the ice just as much as on it. Six-time Stanley Cup champion, Canadian, politician, lawyer, businessman, best-selling author, and philanthropist are only a few of the accomplishments you’ll find on Ken Dryden’s resume. Despite playing in the NHL...
Canadiens' Top 5 Moments From 2019-20
March 27th, 2020 While the NHL, the players, and the fans await the fate of the 2019-20 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, here’s a look at the best moments from the season for the Montreal Canadiens. With their team sitting 24th in the overall standings when play was paused, the loyal Habs’ faithful probably aren’t in the mood to reminisce....
Remembering the Canadiens’ 2010 Playoff Run
March 21st, 2020 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. The team celebrated its historic centennial season with an impressive run to the Eastern Conference Final that will be etched in the memories of Habs fans for a...
Canadiens Season Recap: Finding the Silver Lining
March 16th, 2020 While we wait to learn the fate of the 2019-20 season after the NHL paused play last Thursday due to the COVID-19 pandemic, let’s hand out some awards to highlight the best of an otherwise disappointing season for the Montreal Canadiens. Related: Howie Morenz - Hockey Royalty One year removed from putting together a 96-point...
