MONTREAL – For the 51st consecutive year, the Canadiens took time out to participate in their annual children's hospital visits. On Tuesday afternoon, Michel Therrien’s troops visited kids at CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital, and the Montreal Children’s and Montreal Shriners Hospital to spread some holiday cheer and pass along words of encouragement to youngsters and their parents alike. Needless to say, it was a significant experience for everyone involved.
"The hospital visit was an initiative started by Jean Beliveau. We’ve been doing it for 51 years already. It’s all a matter of bringing a little magic to these youngsters’ lives and also honouring the memory of Mr.