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Habs Alumni Roasted For Charity

11 former Montreal Canadien players from the NHL are supporting the Canadian Cancer Society, by enduring a comedy roast in Thunder Bay.

We spoke to Patrice Brisboise before the event last night, about any stories that could be used against his 18-year NHL career.

“I played with so many good teammates, but if you ask me to pick a good story, it’s so hard, I had a few.”

The defenceman played for the Habs and Colorado from 1992-2009.

“I’m a big race fan, if people want to talk about racing, F1, Nascar, I’m up to everything.”

The defenceman added he and the 10 other players would loved to have played a game last night, as they love the sport.

Another alumni claimed he wasn’t worried about stories being used against him.

Chris Nilan recalls being through northwestern Ontario supporting different causes.

“I’ve been here before, so Sioux Lookout couple of years back to speak to the kids at the school there, so I’ve been here before, but it’s been a while.’

The right-winger played for Montreal, Boston and the New York Rangers from 1980-1992.

(photo: Patrice Brisboise signs hat for fan before roast)

  • Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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