Montreal Sports Week: Canadiens, Hockey, and Olympic Nostalgia
This week promises a packed schedule for Montreal sports fans, with the Canadiens facing a challenging four-game stretch and significant events in women’s hockey and Olympic history. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.
Canadiens Face Crucial Week
The Montreal Canadiens are entering a critical week with four games on the schedule. The team will play the Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets at the Centre Bell on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. Following these home games, they’ll travel to Nashville to face the Predators on Saturday and then return to Carolina for a rematch against the Hurricanes on Sunday.
Fans can catch the games on RDS and TVA Sports, with live coverage and commentary available on LaPresse.ca. Richard Labbé will provide live updates for the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets games, while Mathias Brunet will cover the Predators game, and Guillaume Lefrançois will be on hand for the second Hurricanes matchup.
A Podcast Recording with ‘Sortie de Zone’
Sports enthusiasts can also attend a live recording of the popular podcast Sortie de Zone on Wednesday at 5:30 PM at 800 De La Gauchetière Ouest, in the Cogeco studios.
Laura Stacey and the LPHF
The Montreal Victory in the Ligue professionnelle de hockey féminin (LPHF) will also be in action this week. They face the Minnesota Freeze on Wednesday and the New York Sirens on Saturday as part of the LPHF’s tour. The Victory-Freeze game will be broadcast on RDS2, while the Sirens-Victory game will be streamed live on ICI Tou.tv.
Mikaël Kingsbury’s Potential Farewell
Canadian ski acrobatic legend Mikaël Kingsbury is likely to compete for the last time this weekend at the Sommet Saint-Sauveur during the Canadian Championships. The event will be broadcast live on ICI Tou.tv on Saturday at 2:50 PM and Sunday at 3:25 PM.
McCord Museum Celebrates Olympic History
The McCord Stewart Museum will launch a temporary exhibition next Friday celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. The exhibit will feature posters, archives, collections, caricatures, photographs, and clothing to revisit the Games and explore their lasting impact on Montreal’s identity.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Canadiens play the Hurricanes this week?
The Canadiens play the Hurricanes on Tuesday, March 24th, and Sunday, March 29th.
Where can I listen to the ‘Sortie de Zone’ podcast recording?
The recording will be held at 800 De La Gauchetière Ouest, in the Cogeco studios.
Where can I watch the Montreal Victory games?
The Victory-Freeze game is on RDS2, and the Sirens-Victory game is on ICI Tou.tv.
Stay tuned to RDS, TVA Sports, and LaPresse.ca for comprehensive coverage of these exciting events.
