Live From Montreal: The City Is Hockey, The City Is Georges Laraque!

The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Boston Bruins for their home opener, Wednesday night.   With the team’s introduction, and the Ring of Honour, one thing made the night even more special—Georges Laraque was in uniform.   The new was as welcomed as if both Ken Dryden and Patrick Roy made the announcement they would coach Carey Price this season! Okay, I exaggerate there—but wouldn’t that be awesome?      Even though the Canadiens could hold on to their pants, facing the tough Flyers, questions  arose on whether or not Laraque was going to face the Bruins.   Number 17 has missed all previous games, including the entire camp, due to a groin injury.   “The coach made me a kind of favour. It was the first home game in front of the family and friends.” the new Montreal superstar told La Presse .   Within two minutes and a half gone in the first period, seven seconds after Laraque hit the ice for ... (link)