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Melissa Boyd

Melissa has been covering the Montreal Canadiens for The Hockey Writers since March of 2020. She is also THW's Social Media & Marketing Manager as well as co-host of Chicks & Sticks, a weekly show produced by THW. In 2006, she spearheaded the social media initiatives for Tennis Canada and Rogers Cup and was the primary person responsible for their upkeep for over 10 years. She has written articles for multiple tennis websites and interviewed the likes of Roger Federer and Serena Williams. While her career in sports started in tennis, her first love has always been hockey. She has a journalism degree from Concordia University.

Michael Matheson: Get To Know the Canadiens’ Newest Acquisition

Melissa Boyd | July 20, 2022

Michael Matheson is coming home to play for the Montreal Canadiens, the team he cheered for as a kid growing up in Pointe-Claire on the West Island of the city.…

Canadiens Must Remain Patient in Dubois Negotiations

Melissa Boyd | July 17, 2022

The Jeff Petry trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins has been rightfully hogging the spotlight in Montreal since it was announced on Saturday afternoon, but before that significant transaction was completed,…

Ducks Sign Ryan Strome to Five-Year Deal

Melissa Boyd | July 13, 2022

The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Ryan Strome to a five-year deal worth $25 million. Strome is coming off a two-year deal with a $4.5 million annual average value (AAV). He…

Lehkonen Signs Five-Year Extension With the Avalanche

Melissa Boyd | July 13, 2022

Restricted free agent Artturi Lehkonen has signed a five-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche after helping them win the Stanley Cup last month. The contract runs through the 2026-27 season…

Red Wings Sign David Perron to Two-Year Deal

Melissa Boyd | July 13, 2022

The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward David Perron to a two-year deal carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $4.75 million. During his 15-year NHL career, the 34-year-old has played for…

Senators Sign Claude Giroux to Three-Year Deal

Melissa Boyd | July 13, 2022

The Ottawa Senators are bringing Claude Giroux home after signing the veteran forward to a three-year deal carrying an annual average value (AAV) of $6.5 million in free agency. Giroux is…

Canadiens News & Rumors: Petry, Dubois, Kulak, and More

Melissa Boyd | July 13, 2022

This week’s edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors is dedicated to the start of free agency and all the latest speculation surrounding the Habs as the NHL’s shopping season…

Kirby Dach: Get to Know the Canadiens’ Newest Offseason Acquisition

Melissa Boyd | July 10, 2022

The Montreal Canadiens made a big splash in front of their fans at the Bell Centre during round one of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft on Thursday night, completing two…

4 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Pre-Draft Media Availability

Melissa Boyd | July 5, 2022

The 2022 NHL Draft is finally upon us as members from all 32 NHL teams begin arriving in Montreal for one of the biggest weeks on the hockey calendar. To…

Canadiens’ Candidates to Replace Richardson as Assistant Coach

Melissa Boyd | June 28, 2022

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis wasn’t anticipating having to make changes to his coaching staff in the offseason, but he’s now searching for an assistant after Luke Richardson…

Shea Weber’s Best Moments With the Canadiens

Melissa Boyd | June 25, 2022

It was a blockbuster trade that shook the hockey world on June 29, 2016, when the Montreal Canadiens sent popular defenseman P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators in exchange for…

Memorable Season a Sign of Things to Come for the Laval Rocket

Melissa Boyd | June 21, 2022

The Montreal Canadiens finished last in the NHL standings on the heels of a disastrous 2021-22 campaign. On the flip side, their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Laval Rocket,…

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