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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 27

CH: Hope Mikus Vecvanags finally takes the path to the QMJHL

Last summer, during the draft, the Canadiens selected a goaltender named Mikus Vecvanags in the fifth round. Obviously, it wasn’t the choice that made the biggest impression… but his situation was nonetheless quite special.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Montreal Canadiens News / Hockey Patrol / August 14

Canadiens goalie refuses to report to the team and decides to leave

After getting drafted in the fifth round, Montreal Canadiens prospective goaltender Mikus Vecvanags refused to report to the team, leaving the QMJHL for the BCHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 3

Martin Lapointe was wrong: Titan drafts Canadiens prospect Mikus Vecvanags

In the last few days, the Canadiens have drafted Mikus Vecvanags, a European goalie. After the draft, Martin Lapointe, who spoke to the media, said the goaltender would be joining the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the coming 2024-2025 season.

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