Patrick Roy, former NHL player and coach, received a warm welcome at the Bell Centre from the Montreal Canadiens and their fans. Roy expressed gratitude for the gesture and praised the passionate fanbase. The event brought to mind the deep affection Montrealers have for their team, as well as the reciprocal love for the fans. Meanwhile, the Canadiens were set to play against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby, prompting a columnist to share heartwarming stories about Crosby's interactions with fans in the past.
With Canadiens playing Penguins and Sidney Crosby tonight in Pittsburgh I figured it's good time to retweet column I wrote in 2018 about a magical morning a fan spent skating alone with him on an outdoor rink in Mont Tremblant #Habs #HabsIO #LetsGoPens: https://t.co/mlHRgOn4Lu
With Canadiens playing the Penguins and Sidney Crosby tonight in Pittsburgh I figured it's a good time to retweet this column I wrote in 2016 about a surprise summer visit he made to a fan's house in Nova Scotia to sign a sweater #Habs #HabsIO #LetsGoPens: https://t.co/qOFXjOTKfc
Last night reminded me of this column I once wrote on Montreal: “They love the Habs here. They love that they love the Habs here. Most of all, they love when their love is rewarded and returned.” An oldie but a goodie. ⤵️ https://t.co/wuyp0G8Q7d
Patrick Roy: “I’d like to thank the Montreal Canadiens for that. It was really nice of them, what they did. The fans, like usual here, this a good crowd. It’s like a New York. Good fans. They love their team and they want to support, and I’m thankful for that.” https://t.co/aCFhRnQC76
Patrick Roy gets a warm welcome back to the Bell Centre. ❤️ (🎥: @NHL) https://t.co/KrAbkBLfRo