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Memo to morons: CH does not stand for Cretins and Hooligans
by Mike Boone, The Gazette
MONTREAL – An open letter to male Montrealers, ages 15 to 25, whose idea of a good time involves wreaking havoc in the downtown core:
Dear Dimwits,
There will be a hockey game tonight at the Bell Centre. The Montreal Canadiens trail their Eastern Conference semi-final three games to two and face elimination at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In other words - and there's a need to simplify when addressing this demographic - Game 6 could be the last of the long 2009-10 season.
There's also a chance the Cinderella Kids could rally to set up Game 7 in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. Depending on its outcome, the conclusion of the game will send dejected or euphoric fans spilling out of the Bell Centre. Chants of "Go Habs go!" will echo for a while, then almost everyone will go home.
If you are thinking of lingering to mourn or celebrate by rocking a few cars and breaking many bottles, a word to the less-than-wise:
Don't.
This is not the latest example of Uncle Grumpy-Pants telling kids to get off his lawn. Having survived nights that began with tequila shots and ended in Hawkesbury motel rooms, with no idea of how I got there or why I was wearing women's clothes, Uncle G-P can party with the best of 'em.
But in a city where fans suffer chronic shoulder dislocation by patting themselves on the back for sophisticated appreciation of hockey, this extracurricular nonsense has become an embarrassment.
Yes, as Montrealers keep telling themselves, this is a city that puts the joy in joie de vivre. There is, however, nothing remotely festive about streets clogged with unlettered oafs who haven't learned to drink.
Yes, Montrealers love our hockey team. Passionate devotion to the Canadiens is the grand truc rassembleur that unites a diverse population.
The Canadiens have done a masterful job of parlaying their proud heritage into a marketing juggernaut. You can't walk 20 metres without seeing that familiar logo.
But the CH does not stand for Cretins and Hooligans. La ville est hockey, elle n'est pas imbécile.
The Canadiens have taken steps to deal with bad behaviour in the Bell Centre. After performances of the Star-Spangled Banner were booed by occupants of the (not-so) cheap seats during first-round games against Washington, PA announcer Michel Lacroix began beseeching fans to show some respect for the national anthem of the country where Canadiens Scott Gomez, Brian Gionta, Hal Gill and Paul Mara were born.
It worked. Fans have refrained from insulting their own Yanks.
Sadly, Lacroix's pleas for decorum can't be heard outside the building. Instead, would-be celebrants will be confronted by the police presence that has become standard operating procedure following important games:
Cops on horseback, riot squad on a side street, ready for hats-and-bats action, and a hovering helicopter, regrettably not napalm-enabled.
In addition to siphoning off personnel needed for important police work, such as breaking up life-threatening dice games in Montreal North and running construction businesses on the side, the deployment must be costing a small fortune for a cash-strapped city that has neither a chamber pot nor a recent Stanley Cup in which to relieve itself.
There is, of course, precedent for hockey-related civic unrest in Montreal. On March 17, 1955, the Richard Riot resulted in $100,000 in damages - real money in those days - to the Forum and businesses within a 15-block stretch of Ste. Catherine St. Twelve policemen and 25 civilians were injured; there were 41 arrests.
Canadiens superstar Maurice Richard had been suspended for slugging a linesman who got between him and a Boston Bruins antagonist. Canadiens' fans perceived the disciplinary action as another example of their beloved Rocket being victimized by the anglo hockey establishment, its power wielded by Clarence Campbell, a dour WASP right out of Central Casting.
Some historians see the Richard Riot as the first salvo of the Quiet Revolution. It had political, social and cultural significance totally lacking in subsequent disturbances, notably the idiotic cop car-burning frenzy of 2008.
Short of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman personally slipping itching powder into Jaroslav Halak's protective cup, there will be nothing to justify any street theatre tonight.
Memo to morons: Just go home.
You're giving anarchy a bad name.
http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Memo+morons+does+stand+Cretins+Hooligans/3007335/story.html
by Mike Boone, The Gazette
MONTREAL – An open letter to male Montrealers, ages 15 to 25, whose idea of a good time involves wreaking havoc in the downtown core:
Dear Dimwits,
There will be a hockey game tonight at the Bell Centre. The Montreal Canadiens trail their Eastern Conference semi-final three games to two and face elimination at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In other words - and there's a need to simplify when addressing this demographic - Game 6 could be the last of the long 2009-10 season.
There's also a chance the Cinderella Kids could rally to set up Game 7 in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. Depending on its outcome, the conclusion of the game will send dejected or euphoric fans spilling out of the Bell Centre. Chants of "Go Habs go!" will echo for a while, then almost everyone will go home.
If you are thinking of lingering to mourn or celebrate by rocking a few cars and breaking many bottles, a word to the less-than-wise:
Don't.
This is not the latest example of Uncle Grumpy-Pants telling kids to get off his lawn. Having survived nights that began with tequila shots and ended in Hawkesbury motel rooms, with no idea of how I got there or why I was wearing women's clothes, Uncle G-P can party with the best of 'em.
But in a city where fans suffer chronic shoulder dislocation by patting themselves on the back for sophisticated appreciation of hockey, this extracurricular nonsense has become an embarrassment.
Yes, as Montrealers keep telling themselves, this is a city that puts the joy in joie de vivre. There is, however, nothing remotely festive about streets clogged with unlettered oafs who haven't learned to drink.
Yes, Montrealers love our hockey team. Passionate devotion to the Canadiens is the grand truc rassembleur that unites a diverse population.
The Canadiens have done a masterful job of parlaying their proud heritage into a marketing juggernaut. You can't walk 20 metres without seeing that familiar logo.
But the CH does not stand for Cretins and Hooligans. La ville est hockey, elle n'est pas imbécile.
The Canadiens have taken steps to deal with bad behaviour in the Bell Centre. After performances of the Star-Spangled Banner were booed by occupants of the (not-so) cheap seats during first-round games against Washington, PA announcer Michel Lacroix began beseeching fans to show some respect for the national anthem of the country where Canadiens Scott Gomez, Brian Gionta, Hal Gill and Paul Mara were born.
It worked. Fans have refrained from insulting their own Yanks.
Sadly, Lacroix's pleas for decorum can't be heard outside the building. Instead, would-be celebrants will be confronted by the police presence that has become standard operating procedure following important games:
Cops on horseback, riot squad on a side street, ready for hats-and-bats action, and a hovering helicopter, regrettably not napalm-enabled.
In addition to siphoning off personnel needed for important police work, such as breaking up life-threatening dice games in Montreal North and running construction businesses on the side, the deployment must be costing a small fortune for a cash-strapped city that has neither a chamber pot nor a recent Stanley Cup in which to relieve itself.
There is, of course, precedent for hockey-related civic unrest in Montreal. On March 17, 1955, the Richard Riot resulted in $100,000 in damages - real money in those days - to the Forum and businesses within a 15-block stretch of Ste. Catherine St. Twelve policemen and 25 civilians were injured; there were 41 arrests.
Canadiens superstar Maurice Richard had been suspended for slugging a linesman who got between him and a Boston Bruins antagonist. Canadiens' fans perceived the disciplinary action as another example of their beloved Rocket being victimized by the anglo hockey establishment, its power wielded by Clarence Campbell, a dour WASP right out of Central Casting.
Some historians see the Richard Riot as the first salvo of the Quiet Revolution. It had political, social and cultural significance totally lacking in subsequent disturbances, notably the idiotic cop car-burning frenzy of 2008.
Short of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman personally slipping itching powder into Jaroslav Halak's protective cup, there will be nothing to justify any street theatre tonight.
Memo to morons: Just go home.
You're giving anarchy a bad name.
http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Memo+morons+does+stand+Cretins+Hooligans/3007335/story.html
Ste. Catherine St. to close for Habs-Pens Game 6 11-block stretch to close for safe
11-block stretch to close for safe
MONTREAL – Closing major downtown streets to motor vehicles may become a regular safety precaution during events with large crowds – like Monday night’s hockey playoff game – a high-ranking Montreal police officer says.
Chief Insp. Sylvain Lemay was commenting about the planned closing Monday night starting at 6 p.m. of Ste. Catherine St. between Guy and University Sts. – an 11-block stretch – during Game 6 of the National Hockey League Eastern Conference semifinal game at the Bell Centre between the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Lemay said it will be up to police officers on the scene to determine when to reopen the street to traffic. But it could well be closed until at least 10 p.m.
“We’re trying it out. We’ll see what the results are,” Lemay said. “This could be a step toward doing this for other large-scale events.
“We want to avoid incidents between people and cars.” He said people could be seen on top of cars on the street after a recent playoff game, although no major incidents of vandalism were reported.
He could not say what other downtown events might warrant closing streets to cars other than hockey games at the Bell Centre, located two blocks south of Ste. Catherine at Mountain St.
Lemay noted the city’s Just for Laughs, Jazz and other festivals close streets, and so does the Grand Prix du Canada.
Police have been working on the idea for some time.
“We coordinated with the Société de transport de Montréal, firefighters and businesses. This way everybody wins. Businesses will be open. Pedestrians who want to party can do so safely.”
Closing the street as of 6 p.m. allows those who are parked on the street to have time to leave, he said. Cars that are still parked there during the game, which starts at 7 p.m., will be towed.
The Habs are down 3-2 in the best-of-seven series against the Penguins.
http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Catherine+close+Habs+Pens+Game/3008643/story.html
11-block stretch to close for safe
MONTREAL – Closing major downtown streets to motor vehicles may become a regular safety precaution during events with large crowds – like Monday night’s hockey playoff game – a high-ranking Montreal police officer says.
Chief Insp. Sylvain Lemay was commenting about the planned closing Monday night starting at 6 p.m. of Ste. Catherine St. between Guy and University Sts. – an 11-block stretch – during Game 6 of the National Hockey League Eastern Conference semifinal game at the Bell Centre between the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Lemay said it will be up to police officers on the scene to determine when to reopen the street to traffic. But it could well be closed until at least 10 p.m.
“We’re trying it out. We’ll see what the results are,” Lemay said. “This could be a step toward doing this for other large-scale events.
“We want to avoid incidents between people and cars.” He said people could be seen on top of cars on the street after a recent playoff game, although no major incidents of vandalism were reported.
He could not say what other downtown events might warrant closing streets to cars other than hockey games at the Bell Centre, located two blocks south of Ste. Catherine at Mountain St.
Lemay noted the city’s Just for Laughs, Jazz and other festivals close streets, and so does the Grand Prix du Canada.
Police have been working on the idea for some time.
“We coordinated with the Société de transport de Montréal, firefighters and businesses. This way everybody wins. Businesses will be open. Pedestrians who want to party can do so safely.”
Closing the street as of 6 p.m. allows those who are parked on the street to have time to leave, he said. Cars that are still parked there during the game, which starts at 7 p.m., will be towed.
The Habs are down 3-2 in the best-of-seven series against the Penguins.
http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Catherine+close+Habs+Pens+Game/3008643/story.html
Congrats Nadya and Tech, i can honestly say you 2 are two of the more real habs fans in here, thru thick and thin you have supported your team, congrats, and i will be here wednesday night with a tissue for you both when the habs are FINALLY eliminated by "THE CROSBY SHOW"! .... hihi, sorry, couldnt resist...
he is frustrated by the habs to say the least, im sure he will be ready to go wednesday, he is due to have a big game
Bwahahahah! that's the same habs you keep going on and on and on about how lousy they are? seeing them stick it to the best teams and frustrate their key players... maybe not so lousy after all...
Due to have a big GOLF game maybe...
Comon' Iggs for one game you can be a Habs fan...some inspiration...
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I’ll say it again: it’s May, there’s playoff hockey in Montreal and all bitter, jealous and frustrated Leaf fans can talk about is the Habs (and their fans)
Crosby is a big whiner
"Howe accepted that star players will get extra attention from the opposing team."
http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Crosby+whiner/2993925/story.html
Dear Igna !!!
Thank you Darling ! And trust that I'm enjoying the Crosby Show !!!
Give me a Kleenex please ... snif ... snif ...
Thank you Darling ! And trust that I'm enjoying the Crosby Show !!!
Give me a Kleenex please ... snif ... snif ...
I’ll say it again: it’s May, there’s playoff hockey in Montreal and all bitter, jealous and frustrated Leaf fans can talk about is the Habs (and their fans)
You dumbass! You didn't even notice that the articles i posted were from the Montreal Gazette? What a doofus!!! LOL!!!!!
Comon' Iggs for one game you can be a Habs fan...some inspiration...
I must confess that my dream is to one day 'boink' an sp wearing such a jersey. I wonder if she'd be upset if i used it for my finish? Oh, baby here i cum!!
We have to face facts Habs fans...the deeper the Habs go in the playoffs, the more frustrated the "Hab-haters" become...it's been like that for many decades now. They're pretty quiet when the Habs get knocked out (maybe a few days of rants, but thats it). But when we win series, all they do is talk about how lucky the Habs are, how rowdy the fans are, how we'll get knocked out in the next series, etc...For myself, I'd be pretty much the same if the Leaves were in the playoffs, and I'd be pretty frustrated if they actually won a series or two...but then again, who knows, I've never lived those moments!
And you probably never will - the leafs in the playoffs? That's about as likely as lggy winning the Nobel Prize for physics!
Great article - Pat Hickey wisely puts Gordie Howe at the top of his all-time greatest list. And yes, Gretzky was and Crosby is a great player, but both have always been whiners as well as winners.
Tomorrow will be Penguins's elimination official day !
I guesse Canadian: 4 Penguins : 2
I guesse Canadian: 4 Penguins : 2
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And i hope some people win their bets in order to take courses in learning how to spell properly.
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