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Montreal’s newest champions are taking a victory lap downtown today.
The Montreal Victoire will celebrate their Walter Cup win with a fan event and gathering at the Quartier des spectacles.
After a march down Ste-Catherine Street between Bleury and Clark streets, players and coaching staff will address fans gathered at Place des Festivals at 11 a.m. The free public event is scheduled to wrap up around 1 p.m.
CBC will be covering the festivities live.
The celebration comes over a week after the Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 4-0 to clinch the first Walter Cup title by a Canadian team in PWHL history.
Montreal sealed the victory with a dominant third period, scoring three times in the final 10 minutes of the game. Goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens earned the shutout, while captain Marie-Philip Poulin once again delivered on the biggest stage.
The Montreal Victoire won their first Walter Cup trophy last Wednesday after defeating the Ottawa Charge 4-0 in the PWHL final. On Tuesday, the Victoire signed Montreal’s Livre d’or, which honours outstanding citizens who have made significant contributions or inspired pride in the community. Fans are invited to cheer on the team at a victory parade downtown Saturday.
Today’s event is expected to draw large crowds as fans celebrate a milestone moment not only for the franchise, but for women’s hockey in Montreal and across Canada.
The team signed Montreal’s Livre d’or this week, the city’s honorary guest book, as part of the championship celebrations.
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