A sell-out crowd. Mustard-yellow jerseys, and Canada taking on those beloved Americans. It had all the makings of an international classic, and the 21,273 in attendance at the Bell Centre in Montreal were treated to just that. An end-to-end, fast-paced ho
As you are all aware of by now, Habsworld.net is indeed covering the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. We will primarily be following Team Canada and all of the Montreal Canadiens that are in the tournament.
Playing on the country’s top line alongside Teemu Selanne and Jere Lehtinen, Habs’ captain Saku Koivu helped lead team Finland to a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic in the opening match of the World Cup of Hockey. Captain Koivu’s only point came when he no
Andre Savard took over in November 20, 2000 with intent on a “five year plan”. Did it work? where do we stand now?
In the 2nd period of Russia’s World Cup exhibition game against the United States, Andrei Markov was forced to leave the game after Bill Guerin elbowed him in the face.
On Thursday, Hamilton police Det. Dave Brady told the press in an AM news conference that they have charged Canadiens prospect Alexander Perezhogin with assault causing bodily harm. As a result, he now faces a jail term of up to 18 months.
After an intrasquad scrimmage on Tuesday, Canada returned to exhibition play against the United States. Avenging a loss earlier in the week, Team Canada defeated the US 3-1.
On Tuesday, Montreal GM Bob Gainey announced that the Canadiens have agreed to terms with centreman Benoit Dusablon on a 1 year contract. As per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. Dusablon stands at 6’2 and 209 pounds, and is a left-handed centreman. He has bounced around over the years, mostly spending time between … Continue reading Habs ink Dusablon
Team Canada was defeated 3-1 by Team USA in their first exhibition game in preparation for the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.
On Thursday, GM Bob Gainey announced the signing of depth defenceman Jean-Phillipe Cote to a 2 year contract. As per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. The 22 year old rearguard stands at 6’2, and 213 pounds.