The Montreal Canadiens announced today that they will host two games pitting the organization’s best young talents against those of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. The Face-to-Face of Hopes clashes will be held on the weekend of September 14 and 15, 2024.
Among the Habs’ list of notable prospects eligible to participate are 2021 first-round pick Logan Mailloux, 2022 first-round pick Filip Mesar, 2022 second-round picks Owen Beck and Lane Hutson, 2023 third-round pick Adam Engstrom, 2023 first-round pick and fifth overall pick David Reinbacher, as well as 2023 fourth-round pick and Montreal native Quentin Miller. The Club’s fifth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, which will be announced tomorrow evening in Las Vegas, is also expected to be in the mix.
“We are fortunate to have several talented young players in our system, and we expect it will be an exciting experience for fans to see them shine in two entertaining, high-paced games this September. “, declared the Canadiens’ executive vice-president of hockey operations, Jeff Gorton. “While a few players we will be able to see in action have already made their NHL debut, several others should follow in their footsteps over the coming seasons. Seeing their skills put to the test against the top prospects of the Maple Leafs, our long-time rivals, will just be a bonus. »
Both matches are open to the public and will begin at 1 p.m. Ticket prices will range from $10 to $15, and will go on sale Tuesday, July 2 at 10 a.m. All profits from ticket sales will be donated to the Canadiens Children’s Foundation and La Tablée des Chefs.
