Hockey Fever!

It really is true what they say, hockey truly is the life blood of Canada, and this week marked the start of the NHL season- that is to say, this week was a BIG DEAL in hockey! On top of that it was also the first big meet between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiennes- an even BIGGER deal.

So, on Tuesday after university, I headed down to Place des Arts with some friends since we'd heard rumours that Kings of Leon would be playing to hype up the match and we were not disappointed. The square was absolutely heaving- stalls were set up left, right and centre handing out free scarves, food and beer and sure enough in pride of place stood a huge stage. We picked up our free merchandise, and sporting our new and incredibly attractive hats, battled our way to the front of the crowd. 

It was worth the fight though. We had an amazing view for a FREE concert of one of my favourite bands. They played all the classics as well as multiple tracks from their new album so, needless to say, I'd already lost my voice by the time the hockey started.  

The match itself was potentially one of the most ridiculous sporting matches I've ever seen (and this is coming from a girl who has just taken up quidditch as a sport)! Not only is the sport itself seriously violent, but fighting is actually allowed between the players. On a regular basis, all that testosterone just overflows and the gloves come off and the punching begins and the referees just stand back and watch. So bizarre!

Unfortunately, despite all the additional support Montreal had in the form of the exchange students we just lost to Toronto- alas, until next time!!