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A set of Quebec hockey cards just sold for $487K and yours could be worth more than you think

A Quebec auction house just set a record that should have anyone with old hockey memorabilia taking a second look at whatever's collecting dust in their basement.

Classic Auctions, based out of Delson, Quebec, recently sold a complete 1910-11 Sweet Caporal hockey postcard set for $357,594 USD, roughly $487,686 CAD, making it the most expensive hockey postcard set ever sold.

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"There's so much interest": NBA commissioner says Montreal is on the league's expansion radar

With the Canadiens in the middle of a playoff run, sports are at the top of many people's minds in Montreal.

But hockey may not always be the main draw in town.

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A church near Montreal has become an unlikely Habs playoff watch party hub

The sound of singing rises up from the packed pews of St-Jean-l'Évangéliste Cathedral in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. But the congregation is dressed in blue, white and red Montreal Canadiens jerseys, and the song they're singing isn't a hymn but rather a chant that any sports fan will recognize: "Olé! Olé! Olé!"

Since the beginning of the NHL playoffs, hundreds of hockey fans have packed into the pews for raucous Habs watch parties in which they yell, cheer, and yes, pray for victory.

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Lane Hutson & the Habs have taken over 'next station' announcements in Montreal metro (VIDEO)

About a year after coming under fire for removing the words "Go! Canadiens Go!" from the electronic signs on city buses over concerns about Quebec's language legislation, the Montreal transit agency is trying something new to show its love for the Habs.

The agency has recruited four members of the NHL team to announce the names of underground metro stations in French during trips as the cars pass through the stops next to the team's home at the Bell Centre.

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A Habs-themed restaurant in Thailand serves poutine and Montrealers can't believe it's real

As the NHL's most storied franchise, the Montreal Canadiens have fans all over the globe. Just tune into any Habs away game, and you're bound to spot a sea of red in the stands.

As it turns out, that passion stretches all the way to Southeast Asia.

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STM riders will now hear Habs players' voices at some Montreal metro stops

With the Montreal Canadiens set to drop the puck on their 2026 playoff run this Sunday, the city is already in full hockey mode — and now the STM is getting in on it too.

As of April 16, and running throughout the Canadiens' playoff run, riders on the metro will notice something different when approaching Bonaventure and Lucien-L'Allier stations. Instead of the usual automated announcements, the upcoming stop will be called out by the voice of an actual Habs player.

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The Habs' Round 1 playoff opponent is set — And you may not like who it is

After the Montreal Canadiens officially punched their ticket to the 2026 NHL playoffs a few weeks back, local hockey fans have had one question on their minds: Who are they going to play in Round 1?

Well, we finally have an answer.

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'Is that all you got?': Carney visits the Habs dressing room after win against Lightning

Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Montreal Canadiens dressing room after the team's 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in a thrilling game Thursday night.

Carney was in Montreal for a Liberal party convention running through Saturday, attending the game following a day of media appearances and speeches across the city.

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Who will the Habs play? A look at Montreal's 3 most likely playoff opponents

It's spring in Montreal, and the Canadiens are going to the playoffs. Can we really ask for more?

After punching their postseason ticket last week, the Habs' hot streak has remained intact. And while they're racking up points, they remain stuck in third place in the NHL's uber-competitive Atlantic Division.

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'Go Habs Go!' is finally coming back to Montreal buses after last year's language controversy

Montreal's transit agency says the "Go Habs Go!" slogan will return to some city buses next month after the provincial language watchdog authorized the use of the English expression.

The story made headlines last year after the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) pressured the agency to scrub the word "go" from the electronic screens on buses used to cheer on the NHL's Montreal Canadiens and other sports teams.

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This massive new go-karting centre near Montreal opens this week & Ivan Demidov will be there

If you've been craving a little adventure to shake off the mid-winter blues, you might want to head to Montreal's South Shore.

A huge new indoor entertainment complex called GoPlex is celebrating its grand opening this week, and it includes a treat for Habs fans. Ivan Demidov of the Montreal Canadiens will be there Wednesday night to meet guests as part of the launch.

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A former Canadiens player is selling his Stanley Cup ring & bids are already topping $25k

A former Montreal Canadiens defenceman is letting go of a rare piece of Habs history, and he's doing it for a reason that has nothing to do with money.

Petr Svoboda, who won the Stanley Cup with Montreal back in 1986, is auctioning off his championship ring to raise funds for Maison La Passerelle, a rehabilitation centre for women dealing with addiction. Every dollar from the winning bid will go directly to the organization, and Classic Auctions is also donating its entire 20 percent buyer's premium to the cause.

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