Posts About "Serge Savard"

50 Years Ago in Hockey - Canada Humiliated

March 12th, 2015 Canada suffered the worst loss in its international hockey history yesterday when they were lambasted 8-0 by Czechoslovakia. After four straight victories to start the world championship tournament, the Canadians came crashing back to earth with a resounding thud. The win allowed the Czechs to keep pace with the Russians, who bombed...

November 8th, 2014: A Night Guy Lapointe's Family Will Never Forget

November 7th, 2014 When the Montreal Canadiens play host to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night at the Bell Centre, 21,273 spectators will be on hand to witness much more than just a hockey game. In addition to the 60 guaranteed minutes of gameplay action that typically comes with the purchase of a hockey ticket, those in attendance this Saturday will...

Top Five Habs Run-Ins With the Law

August 27th, 2013 Lately some Canadiens past and present have been making news but not quite for the right reasons. This got me thinking: what were the all-time Habs run-ins with the law? Being a professional athlete can be tough – all that money, fame, adoration – the media constantly prodding you for your position on water conservation. Yes,...

Top Candidates for the Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Position

May 31st, 2012 Now that Bob Hartley has been officially hired by the Calgary Flames to coach for his good friend and current general manager Jay Feaster, and not for the Montreal Canadiens as I stated on Monday (my sincere apologies for being wrong), the search for the next head coach of the Montreal Canadiens continues. Feaster made a strong push on...