Bringing Back NHL Arena Nicknames Eugene Helfrick | October 25, 2025 The Forum. The Olympia. The Stadium. The names of the Original Six’s arenas were instantly recognizable to hockey fans around the world, shorthand or not. Well, for fans of the…
Habs Have the Best Fan Culture in the League Ben Wagner | May 25, 2025 The Montréal Canadiens occupy a position no other franchise in the National Hockey League occupies, and one only shared with a select few franchises across major sports. Alongside great teams…
5 Biggest Games in Bell Centre History William Bourget | April 21, 2025 The Bell Centre, one of the most iconic venues in the world of sports, boasts a rich history filled with unforgettable moments and thrilling games. Inaugurated in 1996 as the…
5 Best NHL Arenas Michael Golden | March 6, 2024 Last week, I wrote an article discussing five NHL Arenas that need upgrades. Now, I’ll look on the bright side and discuss some of the NHL’s best facilities. I’ll review…
Loving Hockey Starts in Montreal Brady Smith | May 6, 2017 It’s that time of year again, where most hockey fans are spilling tears at the bar and sulking over another early playoff exit or another season of underachieving. There are…
Putting the Montreal Canadiens’ Home Attendance into Perspective The Hockey Writers | October 16, 2015 On a typical home opener for the Montreal Canadiens, the Bell Centre was loud, full of energy, and of course, sold out. Simply put, selling out home games is something…
Audience Participation on the Fifth Line Tabatha Patterson | January 9, 2015 What factors make hockey the most exciting sport? In addition to the fast and rough play, each team portrays a personality indicative of its region and history. While the Montreal…
Montreal Fans Unimpressive at World Juniors Darrin Hayes | December 27, 2014 The 2015 World Junior hockey tournament is officially off and running, using an unusual schedule that will expand into 2017. The games are spread between Montreal and Toronto through the…
The Bell Centre Is the Outlier in Rangers’ Road Success Jake Gittler | October 26, 2014 While Carey Price dazzled in goal for the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night at the Bell Centre, leading his team to its seventh win of the season, the loss for the…
Inside the Mind of Long-time Habs Writer, Dave Stubbs David P. Stein | October 10, 2014 Recently, I had an opportunity to interview Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette. For me, a 21-year-old university student, this was a particularly gratifying experience because Stubbs has been covering the…
Saku Koivu: A Champion Who Never Won a Championship David P. Stein | September 19, 2014 Despite growing up during the most depressing era in Montreal Canadiens franchise history, I was nevertheless subjected to the value and richness that is fostered by the hockey club’s deep…
So Long Saku: Koivu Retires a Hero Andrew Forbes | September 10, 2014 Today marks the end of illustrious NHL career. Arguably one of the most beloved Montreal Canadiens, Saku Koivu has made the decision to hang up his skates on his hockey-playing…