Angela Price, the wife of famous goaltender Carey Price, has long battled rumors and false allegations surrounding her family.
Claude Poirier, a key figure in investigative journalism in Quebec, is today singled out as the initiator of the rumor surrounding Carey Price and her family.
According to several sources, it was he who whispered into the ears of the media and the entertainment industry the idea of a scandal involving the famous goaltender of the Montreal Canadiens.
A story that has taken on disproportionate proportions, notably with its inclusion in the hit series District 31.
It was behind the scenes of the media world that this rumor saw the light of day. Claude Poirier, recognized for his journalistic flair and his sense of investigation, would have mentioned this story for the first time during an informal discussion.
He allegedly claimed to have heard of an extramarital affair involving a star NHL player who had gotten another woman pregnant, her whose silence had been bought by the Montreal Canadiens, without ever explicitly naming Carey Price.
However, the affair quickly gained momentum when Paul Arcand, one of the most influential hosts in Quebec, mentioned it on the air of 98.5 FM.
Arcand, ever cautious, hinted that there was “a persistent rumor regarding a well-known player” without revealing more.
David Ettedgui, Carey Price’s former agent, actually spoke of the presence of numerous “fires to put out” in his role as an NHL player agent, particularly in connection with several players having gotten women pregnant.
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However, Ettedgui has always been adamant that although he has faced such situations in his career, he has never incriminated Carey Price and has always defended the former goalkeeper against the rumors that circulated.
Despite the extent of the controversy, Poirier chose not to address this rumor in his documentary with Paul Arcand.
Titled Claude Poirier: The man for the jobthis documentary retraced the great moments of his career, exploring his most significant investigations and his influence on the Quebec media landscape.
However, the Price affair has been completely ignored.
According to informed sources, this omission is not trivial. The Prices, exasperated by the turn of events and determined to defend their reputation, reportedly threatened to take legal action against Poirier if he dared to discuss the matter publicly.
This threat would have been enough to dissuade the seasoned journalist from including the rumor in his documentary, preferring to avoid a costly and media-damaging legal battle.
For Angela Price, this affair was a real ordeal. She protested against these rumors, which she described as “absurd lies”, denouncing the ease with which certain media propagate unverified information.
She publicly recalled that their family had already had to face numerous unfounded speculations and that this new controversy only fueled a toxic climate.
For his part, Claude Poirier continues to deny any direct involvement in the spread of the rumor, affirming that he only “relayed what everyone already knew in the industry”.
However, suspicions persist, and many believe that he played a key role in this affair.
Although Arcand briefly addressed the subject on the radio, he always took care to remain within the limits of journalistic prudence.
When it comes to dealing with sensitive subjects, Paul Arcand is recognized for his rigor and journalistic prudence. However, during his morning show on 98.5 FM, he did not hesitate to address the rumor surrounding Carey Price, sparked by Claude Poirier.
Without ever directly mentioning the name of the Montreal Canadiens goaltender, Arcand suggested that a star NHL player was involved in a compromising situation, an allusion that many listeners immediately associated with Price.
Angela Price decided to speak out to respond to the persistent rumors concerning her family and the television series District 31 which continues to be talked about, even if the last episode was broadcast more than two years ago (in April 2022). Exasperated by the false accusations, she said:
“All these rumors were always so far from the truth that it made me laugh.” “Don’t get me wrong! There have been some juicy stories in our past, but none of them have come out publicly.”
“I remember, I think it was my second year living in Montreal, and Carey and I had a huge argument and I just moved back out west for a few months.”
“I remember friends in Montreal sending me magazine covers with me and Carey on them, with headlines like ‘Carey Price is in Love’! It made me laugh.”
“They didn’t know we were finally separated. We had broken up for months.”
“Rumors are never true, it seems.” (credit: Instagram, Angela Price)
Everything Angela had kept deep inside her, all the frustration linked to speculation about her family, she brought it out all at once. Angela will never forgive Luc Dionne, the man who wrote District 31.
The origin of these rumors goes back to an ambiguous statement from journalist Élizabeth Rancourt, who suggested that she had a scoop on Carey Price without being able to reveal it.
The local media seized on this statement, multiplying rumors that could have destroyed the Price family in a thousand pieces.
Influential media figures like Claude Poirier and Paul Arcand helped maintain the mystery, suggesting a possible future scandal…which never came…or which simply never existed.
The situation took a more dramatic turn when District 31 incorporated these rumors into its storyline.
In the series, the character of Noélie St-Hilaire, played by Catherine St-Laurent, found herself pregnant with a star hockey player, Vincent Bossé, a character strongly reminiscent of Carey Price.
-The screenwriters imagined…or were inspired by…a plot where Noélie received a large sum of money and alimony to keep silent about the identity of the father of her child.
Faced with this avalanche of speculation and false information, Angela Price chose to fight back years later.
By speaking out publicly, she not only defended her family’s honor, but also criticized the way the media and television fiction can influence public perception.
His firm and determined statement aimed to put an end to rumors and to remind people of the importance of respecting the privacy of individuals, despite their celebrity…and this, once and for all.
By taking a stand, Angela Price showed that she and her family will not be intimidated by fictitious stories and unfounded rumors.
She insisted that their privacy must be respected, stressing that sensational stories do not deserve their attention.
Truth or lie? Angela persists and signs.
Overall, this case illustrates the dangers of an unverified rumor which, once relayed by influential media figures, can take on uncontrollable proportions.
The Prices have seen their reputation put to the test, and despite their efforts to put out the fire, the shadow of doubt still looms.
Claude Poirier, as the alleged initiator of this rumor, today finds himself under fire from criticism. Although he chose not to address the subject in his documentary with Paul Arcand, the mere mention of this story continues to haunt his career and raise questions about journalistic ethics and the responsibility of the media in broadcasting unverified information.
As for the Prices, they remain vigilant and ready to defend themselves against any new attempt to smear them. The couple has made it clear that they will no longer tolerate any unjustified attacks, and the threat of legal action still looms, thus dissuading the most daring from reviving this story.
But today, a new development adds fuel to the fire of a saga that seemed forever dormant: according to our sources, it is none other than Martin Brodeur, the former legend of the New Jersey Devils, which would have inspired Luc Dionne, creator of the series District 31 and one of his best friends, to integrate a disturbing plot into his famous soap opera.
The relationship between the Price family and the world of professional hockey has always been closely scrutinized.
However, no one would have imagined that a former colleague of Carey Price, a respected figure like Martin Brodeur, could find himself involved in the propagation of such a compromising story.
According to our information, Brodeur would have shared with Luc Dionne an anecdote about an NHL player he knew well, without explicitly mentioning Price.
However, Dionne, inspired by the secrets of the former guard, decided to incorporate it into District 31 in the form of a dramatic scenario which caused a lot of noise.
This fictional plot relating an attempt to buy silence by the NHL team only fanned the flames of the already persistent rumors surrounding the Canadian goaltender.
The details of this intrigue included a sum of $500,000 paid to Noélie in exchange for her silence, accompanied by monthly alimony of $1,500.
These fictitious revelations had a devastating effect on the Price family, who felt trapped by the public and media sphere of Montreal.
For Angela, who has always fought to protect her family from unfounded criticism, this situation was a hard blow.
Angela Price also expressed her resentment at the way some people in the hockey world continue to relay stories that have nothing to do with reality.
“The rumors are always so far from the truth, it’s like people can’t help but believe them,” she added.
For his part, Martin Brodeur did not react publicly to these allegations. Known for being discreet about his private and professional life, it seems that he has chosen not to inflame the situation.
However, some analysts believe that Brodeur may have simply shared a story without realizing how big it would become.
This lack of reaction from Brodeur only intensified tensions.
Sources close to the former goalkeeper claim that he had no intention of harming Carey Price and that he would have shared this anecdote in a completely innocuous context. However, the damage is done.
Since the broadcast of this plot in District 31, the Price family has gradually withdrawn from public life in Montreal.
They sold their house in Candiac and settled in Kelowna, far from the Quebec spotlight. Angela Price said:
“We have always loved Montreal, but some things have become too much for our family.”
Some public relations experts believe that this controversy affected Carey Price’s image in Quebec. Although he remains a figure adored by CH fans, the shadow of rumors has left a lasting mark on his career.
This saga between Angela Price, Martin Brodeur and District 31 is a reminder of how vulnerable public figures are to rumors and misunderstandings.
The line between fiction and reality is thin, and the consequences can be profound.
Angela Price, despite the controversy, remains determined to protect her family’s image and turn the page on these events.
"I will never let rumors define who we are," she said.
She can now breathe. Because Claude Poirier will never speak of it again.
