The Montréal Canadiens have shown flashes of improvement this season but remain on the cusp of making playoffs. While the team evolves, one thing remains unchanged—the heart of Montreal hockey beats strongest at the Bell Centre. As both a historic landmark and a commercial asset, the Bell Centre exemplifies the[Read More…]
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Team USA dominates Finland 6-1 at the 4 Nations Face-Off
On Thursday, Feb. 13, Team USA defeated Finland in a 6-1 victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off at Montreal’s Bell Centre. The tournament—featuring top National Hockey League players from the U.S., Canada, Finland, and Sweden—is a showcase of elite international hockey. It also serves as a preview for next year’s[Read More…]
Don’t bet on Montreal’s new casino
Loto-Québec recently announced its plan to install a mini-casino in the old 1909 Taverne Moderne, a three-storey building adjacent to the Bell Centre in downtown Montreal. The casino would include hundreds of slot machines, sports gambling terminals, and several poker tables. Jean-François Bergeron, the CEO of Loto-Québec, has stated that[Read More…]
Blast from the Past: Hockey at McGill
Hockey, like most modern sports, evolved over time as players combined various sports, including field hockey, lacrosse, and games from the British Isles such as shinty and shinny, and adapted them for the long Canadian winter. McGill students played a pivotal role in creating the game we know and love today,[Read More…]
