C-Love Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm planning a trip to Mtl to see my first Habs game. Any advice on a cheap hotel close to the rink? Another thing, if Habs play on Sat do they usually practice Friday in Brossard? If so, how much is a cab from downtown to Brossard? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm planning a trip to Mtl to see my first Habs game. Any advice on a cheap hotel close to the rink? Another thing, if Habs play on Sat do they usually practice Friday in Brossard? If so, how much is a cab from downtown to Brossard? Thanks The Cab from Bell Centre to Brossard's facility should cost you around 30$, 60$ total round-trip. If you want to save money, go to the Bonaventure Bus Terminus (right next to Bell Centre) and take the bus 45 to Panama Terminus in Brossard. Then, take a cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm planning a trip to Mtl to see my first Habs game. Any advice on a cheap hotel close to the rink? Another thing, if Habs play on Sat do they usually practice Friday in Brossard? If so, how much is a cab from downtown to Brossard? Thanks https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Hotel-Espresso-Montreal-Downtown.h16977.Hotel-Information?utm_term=%20hotel%20%20espresso%20%20montreal&HotelID=16977&utm_campaign=CAN:ENG:$:PT:AMER:CAN:M:X::&utm_medium=cpc&langid=4105&semcid=CA.UB.BING.SEARCH.HOTEL&kword=%20hotel_%20espresso_%20montreal!b.ZzZz.4400000342495.0.10590775314.hotel%20espresso%20guy%20montreal.%20hotel_%20espresso_%20montreal&utm_source=bing&utm_content=CAN:ENG:$:PT:AMER:CAN:QC:Montreal:178288:Hotel_Espresso:PE16977:M:X:& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Love Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Airfare and hotel is booked. Now just to get tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehab Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Which game you going to see? I just got some tickets to the Buffalo home opener against our Habs. I only live about 1/2 hour from Buffalo. Be nice to see two good teams in Buffalo for a change (Usually its just us) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Love Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Which game you going to see? I just got some tickets to the Buffalo home opener against our Habs. I only live about 1/2 hour from Buffalo. Be nice to see two good teams in Buffalo for a change (Usually its just us) I believe tics don't go on sale in Mtl until Sept 10, the plan is to go see TB on Oct 27 and the leafs on the 29th. I've never bought tickets before but was told to just take the day off work and get in a cue through Club 1909. Hopefully it goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davehab Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 I believe tics don't go on sale in Mtl until Sept 10, the plan is to go see TB on Oct 27 and the leafs on the 29th. I've never bought tickets before but was told to just take the day off work and get in a cue through Club 1909. Hopefully it goes smoothly. That sounds like a great trip. TBL and TML back to back is a great way to see your first game at the bell center. Make sure you take a walk down to old Montreal if you've never been there, its a great place to go for a stroll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 There is no better place on earth to be for a Hab fan than at the Bell Center. Imagine a place where everybody cheers for the same team as you, the "CH" everywhere you look, you'll feel like you've died and went to heaven. I make the 12 hour drive at least once a season to catch a game. Soak it all in C-love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Couple years ago we went to see Habs and Leafs in Montreal. It honestly felt like 60-40 Leaf fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nihilz Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Couple years ago we went to see Habs and Leafs in Montreal. It honestly felt like 60-40 Leaf fans. I was at a game exactly like that. Went to Irish Embassy afterward and there were almost a few brawls. It was a crazy night. All clear on the western front for holidays comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 My favorite moment was game 6 against Pittsburgh during the run of 2010, the energy in the city was insane. Even going to the bathroom during intermission there was a single Pens fan using the urinal and about 100 Hab fans booing him the entire time he was trying to do his business. After a Habs goal I accidentally dumped my beer on a lady in front of me while I was celebrating and she didn't even care at all, meanwhile my buddy had a random guy in a bear hug in the air spinning around. After the game I was running down the street in the traffic jam high fiving people in cars for the whole block. Good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 There was like 5 brawls in front of the Bell Centre that night. I guess it was more than a couple years ago, but it was the night Grabovski scored in OT. Wild, wild night. I was at a game exactly like that. Went to Irish Embassy afterward and there were almost a few brawls. It was a crazy night. All clear on the western front for holidays comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXx..CK..xXx Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 My favorite moment was game 6 against Pittsburgh during the run of 2010, the energy in the city was insane. Even going to the bathroom during intermission there was a single Pens fan using the urinal and about 100 Hab fans booing him the entire time he was trying to do his business. After a Habs goal I accidentally dumped my beer on a lady in front of me while I was celebrating and she didn't even care at all, meanwhile my buddy had a random guy in a bear hug in the air spinning around. After the game I was running down the street in the traffic jam high fiving people in cars for the whole block. Good times Nice story. I hate to ruin the positive vibe but my last live playoff experience wasn't as pleasant. Game 4 vs Boston in 2011. Ryder offside goal in overtime to lose 5-4. Sopel, Cammalleri and AK46 had us up 3-1 in the first before Boston tied it up 3-3 in the second. PK scored early in the 3rd to put us up before Boston tied it up relatively late in the 3rd. Then, Ryder scores less than 2 minutes into overtime on a missed call offside, leaving even the OT period unenjoyable and anti-climatic. Earlier in the series, we stole both games in Boston to go up 2-0. We were then winning at the Bell Center 3-1 to go up 3-1 in the series, lost the game, and eventually the series in 7 games when Nathan Horton scored in OT. Furthermore, Boston went on to win the cup against the Canucks and Boston claimed that the Habs were their "toughest" series. Not as pleasant a memory for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Love Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Does anyone know the protocol for getting the tickets through Club 1909? I'm assuming I call a 1-800 number until I get through. Does anyone know what day they go on sale? Any advice on how to best ensure I get tics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Does anyone know the protocol for getting the tickets through Club 1909? I'm assuming I call a 1-800 number until I get through. Does anyone know what day they go on sale? Any advice on how to best ensure I get tics? Its all on sale on the website. You sit in the "virtual waiting room" until it randomly selects you for your turn. there is no phone ticket sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Love Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Its all on sale on the website. You sit in the "virtual waiting room" until it randomly selects you for your turn. there is no phone ticket sales. Okay thanks. To be clear, that is on the Club 1909 website correct? I was planning on taking the morning off work in order to do this, but as long as I have the website up, I'm guessing I could be at work at my desk until my turn pops up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Okay thanks. To be clear, that is on the Club 1909 website correct? I was planning on taking the morning off work in order to do this, but as long as I have the website up, I'm guessing I could be at work at my desk until my turn pops up? http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=56633 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Love Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=56633 Perfect. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs rule Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I'm planning a trip to Mtl to see my first Habs game. Any advice on a cheap hotel close to the rink? Another thing, if Habs play on Sat do they usually practice Friday in Brossard? If so, how much is a cab from downtown to Brossard? Thanks You are a lucky dude to be able to go see le boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Love Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 You are a lucky dude to be able to go see le boys. Well airfare and hotel is booked but no tickets yet. As of now, I'm definitely going to be in Mtl, hopefully not watching the game in my hotel room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Well airfare and hotel is booked but no tickets yet. As of now, I'm definitely going to be in Mtl, hopefully not watching the game in my hotel room! Worst comes to worst you can get seats about 100-125 bucks from a scalper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I'm going to be headed in for Superbowl weekend. Plans to catch the Caps game on saturday afternoon. I came in last year for superbowl weekend to see the Oilers game (we actually won) but was disappointed with where we stayed. We were at the W downtown and then went out for dinner at Rosalie. The club at W wasn't great and Rosalie was totally dead. The only good thing was that Barberio, Scrivens, Andrighetto and some guy I didn't recognize showed up and sat right next to us in this totally quiet restaurant and my good buddy unintentionally trashed Scrivens to his face. (facepalm) Looking for suggestions on a good hotel with a good club in a fun area of town. Was thinking Hotel 10 up near the Plateau. They have a club BLVD 44 but reviews are mixed. Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Love Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 I'm at Comfort Suites Downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I'm going to be headed in for Superbowl weekend. Plans to catch the Caps game on saturday afternoon. I came in last year for superbowl weekend to see the Oilers game (we actually won) but was disappointed with where we stayed. We were at the W downtown and then went out for dinner at Rosalie. The club at W wasn't great and Rosalie was totally dead. The only good thing was that Barberio, Scrivens, Andrighetto and some guy I didn't recognize showed up and sat right next to us in this totally quiet restaurant and my good buddy unintentionally trashed Scrivens to his face. (facepalm) Looking for suggestions on a good hotel with a good club in a fun area of town. Was thinking Hotel 10 up near the Plateau. They have a club BLVD 44 but reviews are mixed. Go! I heard good things about Hotel 10. But, as a Montreal resident, I've never stayed in any hotel in town, can't really give you good suggestions for myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I stayed at Hotel le Cantlie Suites in the spring, and I really wouldn't recommend it, but I wouldn't say to avoid it either. No idea about any clubs, but there was a lot of good beer and food within a 10-15 minute walk, plus the Bell Centre is that close as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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