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Melissa Boyd

Melissa has been covering the Montreal Canadiens for The Hockey Writers since March of 2020. She is also THW's Social Media & Marketing Manager as well as co-host of Chicks & Sticks, a weekly show produced by THW. 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 and interviewed the likes of Roger Federer and Serena Williams. While her career in sports started in tennis, her first love has always been hockey. She has a journalism degree from Concordia University.

Canadiens News & Rumors: Barron, Montembeault, WJC, More

Melissa Boyd | December 28, 2022

In this week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, the 2023 World Juniors have kicked off in Halifax and Moncton with six Habs’ prospects representing their respective countries, defenseman…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Dear Santa: Canadiens’ 2022 Christmas Wish List

Melissa Boyd | December 18, 2022

The countdown to Christmas is on which means that people around the world are getting in some last-minute shopping and checking off the final items on their lists. NHL teams,…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News & Rumors: Caufield, Monahan, Edmundson, More

Melissa Boyd | December 6, 2022

In this week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, the work on Cole Caufield’s next contract has begun, Habs’ management is discussing the possibility of re-signing Sean Monahan, and…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Opportunity Knocks for Slafkovsky as Canadiens’ Injuries Mount

Melissa Boyd | December 4, 2022

Juraj Slafkovsky is 19 games into what the Montreal Canadiens hope will be a long and prosperous NHL career with hockey’s most storied franchise. During those 19 games, this past…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Monahan Is Proving His Value With the Canadiens

Melissa Boyd | November 28, 2022

Through the first quarter of the 2022-23 campaign, the Montreal Canadiens’ offseason acquisitions have paid big dividends for the front office and the coaching staff. Kirby Dach has made most…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Kirby Dach Is Fulfilling His Potential with the Canadiens

Melissa Boyd | November 16, 2022

Back in August, I wrote that Kirby Dach would benefit from getting a fresh start with the Montreal Canadiens following the trade with the Chicago Blackhawks that sent shockwaves through…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News & Rumors: Pitlick, Anderson, Hutson, and More 

Melissa Boyd | November 8, 2022

In this week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Rem Pitlick has been placed on waivers, Josh Anderson has been suspended for two games, Lane Hutson has been recognized…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Suzuki and Caufield Are Canadiens’ Most Dynamic Duo in Decades

Melissa Boyd | November 5, 2022

Given the depth of their forward group, the Montreal Canadiens were expected to score a lot this season and struggle defensively as their young defencemen adjust to the speed and…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Price’s Impact on Canadiens Still Profound Despite Injury Absence

Melissa Boyd | October 27, 2022

It’s going to take a medical miracle for Carey Price to suit up for another NHL game with the Montreal Canadiens. Despite the grim outlook with regards to his playing…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

5 Laval Rocket Players to Watch This Season

Melissa Boyd | October 19, 2022

Fresh off their best season in franchise history marked by an impressive run to the Eastern Conference Final during the Calder Cup playoffs, the Laval Rocket are poised for another…

Categories Laval Rocket, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News & Rumors: Price, Drouin, Mesar, and More  

Melissa Boyd | October 16, 2022

In this week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Carey Price receives a thunderous ovation during the home opener on Wednesday, Mike Matheson becomes the latest Habs’ defenceman to…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Johnathan Kovacevic: Get to Know the Canadiens’ Defenceman

Melissa Boyd | October 12, 2022

Considering the state of the Montreal Canadiens’ group of defencemen and Joel Edmundson’s offseason injury only making matters worse, it was widely anticipated that general manager Kent Hughes would seek…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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