key player in the Canadiens organization announces his sudden retirement
In the past few minutes, we have learned that an important forward for the Montreal Canadiens organization has announced his retirement.
The player, Cedric Montminy, has indeed surprised many by announcing that it is over for him.
He is retiring.
Why was he a key player for the Montreal Canadiens organization?
Because Montminy was the captain of the Trois-Rivières Lions, who will now have to find a new leader to wear the "C".
Cedric Montminy announces his retirement: the Lions will have to find a new captain
See the official statement.
« Thank you for everything, Captain Montminy!
Your time with the Trois-Rivières Lions has deeply marked the organization.
You will forever remain in our hearts as a true Lion! »
- Trois-Rivières Lions
Your time with the Trois-Rivières Lions has deeply marked the organization.
You will forever remain in our hearts as a true Lion! »
- Trois-Rivières Lions
And see an excerpt from the official statement published by the organization.
Trois-Rivières, July 23, 2024 � Cedric Montminy, the first captain in the history of the Trois-Rivières Lions, announces his retirement from professional hockey.
The adopted Trifluvian joined the Lions before the team's first season in 2021-2022 and was named captain by the then-management. «Montmin» held this title until the end of the last season, his third with the Lions and his sixth in the ECHL.
In 205 games wearing the Lions' uniform, Captain Montminy accumulated 64 goals and 64 assists for a total of 128 points. Last season, he also scored his 100th professional goal.
He wants to thank the Mauricie public for the last three years of his professional career: « The support and recognition will remain forever etched in my memory. »
The adopted Trifluvian joined the Lions before the team's first season in 2021-2022 and was named captain by the then-management. «Montmin» held this title until the end of the last season, his third with the Lions and his sixth in the ECHL.
In 205 games wearing the Lions' uniform, Captain Montminy accumulated 64 goals and 64 assists for a total of 128 points. Last season, he also scored his 100th professional goal.
He wants to thank the Mauricie public for the last three years of his professional career: « The support and recognition will remain forever etched in my memory. »
We join them in wishing Cedric Montminy a wonderful retirement, much success in his future projects, and also congratulating him for his tremendous work within the organization.
A true one-of-a-kind, this Cedric!
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