Wednesday Habs Headlines: Seeing Canada take gold on his home turf, Ryan Poehling wants to return the favour
In today’s links, a Canadiens prospect on a mission, Max Domi’s season impressions, plenty of World Juniors discussion, and more.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- With a chance to win gold in front of a home crowd last year, Ryan Poehling and Team USA had to settle for bronze instead. Now with his last chance at a World Juniors title, he’s in enemy territory looking for redemption. [IIHF]
- Aaron Ekblad may remember the punch he took from Max Domi in the pre-season, but the Canadiens player has progressed a long way from that initial impression on his new fanbase. [La Presse]
- Domi is also hoping you’re having a good holiday:/
Merry Christmas everyone! From my family to yours, wishing you all health and happiness over the holidays! Best time of the year ❤️🎄🎅🏻
— Max Domi (@max_domi) December 25, 2018
- While we’re talking about him, and with the World Juniors starting today, reminisce about one of the best games he’s played: the 2015 Gold Medal Game. [EOTP]
- Jacob Olofsson and Team Sweden were celebrating Christmas away from home in style:/
Juniorkronorna vet hur man firar jul med stil! 🎄👔 #Juniorkronorna #JVM pic.twitter.com/fPIAd18DN4
— Tre Kronor (@Trekronorse) December 25, 2018
Around the league and elsewhere
- The outfits look almost as good as the jerseys they’ll wear on the ice:/
Slovakia U20 🇸🇰national team spending Xmas in Vancouver...all ready for their opening game vs USA. Good luck!! pic.twitter.com/mbFBdzQoCJ
— Miroslav Šatan (@miro81s) December 25, 2018
- Now with an accredited hockey federation, Lebanon can begin to compete on the international hockey stage, and the journey begins in Montreal. [Middle East Eye]/