Carman 387 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I love their team but cannot stand their fans. It's one thing to be happy. It's quite another to do what they did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 They will riot for less important things. Riot at Guns 'n Roses concert *edit* But yeah, if they win the cup, that city is going to burn down. Almost 20 years since their last cup, I'd be alright with them rioting. Some people may not agree with the rioting,but those fans are some of the most passionate fans in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Habs fans in Montreal are absolutely nuts. This is normal behavior for them and it does not surprise me at all. Good for them Anyone know how many police cars got burned and/or flipped this time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I love their team but cannot stand their fans. It's one thing to be happy. It's quite another to do what they did. Atleast their fans care about the team, showing interest and emotion... which can't be said about 90% of the american nhl teams 2 NvrFrgtRussian5 and puffy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Hockey victory = excuse to steal booze and sneakers. Disgraceful behavior. I suspect it was more about criminals wanting an excuse to steal things and break stuff and less about real hockey fans... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I suspect it was more about criminals wanting an excuse to steal things and break stuff and less about real hockey fans... But still,that city is crazy for hockey.No,not every one of those people involved in the looting even watched the game.I know what you're saying tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Off topic a bit here, but I wonder what would happen if these clowns were to burn down the Bell Centre (or at least do enough damage to render it useless for several plus weeks)...Where would they play? This isn't being used anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cr00d 26 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Go live in Quebec and see if you have the same thoughts after living there! They don't consider themselves as a part of our great country so why should we? On another side note... wait until the winner of the Eastern Conference (doesn't matter who it is) meets the winner of the Western Conference (doesn't matter who it is either) because I have a feeling the Western team will destroy the Eastern without too much trouble! Remove Halak's miraculous performance from Montreal's current play off run and they are swept in the 1st round! I actually have lived in Quebec (though I was too young to remember it now), and have visited many, many times (including Montreal, and even some smaller, more french speaking towns). Truth is, there are some who treat anyone who speaks english poorly, but to gerealize an entire province over a few is ridiculous. I live in Ontario, have have for almost 30 years now... and I can tell you that the prejudice you feel when you speak english in Quebec, the French feel when they speak french in Ontario. Side note: I agree with your side note 100%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Guess my hatred really exceeds what I thought it was at... These pics make me But really, lets wait for the Cup Habs fans for the celebration. Realize these are huge wins and all but there could be better things to come. But hard to find anything better than a ripped up burned picture of Skid Mark. Shows how they really felt about him winning that Gold for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 But still,that city is crazy for hockey.No,not every one of those people involved in the looting even watched the game.I know what you're saying tho. Oh definitely. Les Canadiens are an institution in Quebec. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I'm not a prejudiced person generally, but what is wrong with French people? Whether you are in French Canada or France, it's like you're automatically programmed to riot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Oh definitely. Les Canadiens are an institution in Quebec. I,personally,think they have a legit shot at the cup.People that i talk to still don't give them any credit,but that team has chemistry.If they win the cup,that entire province will be burnt down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 What pisses me off is that Detroit still is the butt end of jokes about rioting after playoff victories. Nothing really bad has happened here since the 1984 Tigers. Since then Dallas, Denver, Montreal, LA, Boston have made huge asses of themselves but we are the city with the bad rep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperNovaXll 124 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Atleast their fans care about the team, showing interest and emotion... which can't be said about 90% of the american nhl teams While I think this whole thing is pretty pathetic (Common, rioting after a 2nd round win!) ...I cant really disagree with this statement either... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwingsfn31 2 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Quebecers are not Canadians This Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Storm 38 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 A second round win for a team who were suppose to be eliminated (with ease) by the caps, and then by the pens as well. This team has already won two stanley cups(at least in it's fan's eyes) by eliminating the only two worthy seeds in the East. Both my old man, and my younger brother are habs fans... while they of course want their team to advance to the SCF, beating both the caps and the pens has pretty much made this a winning season/post-season. Side note: any Canadian who doesn't acknowledge Quebec as being a part of this great country, is not a true Canadian. Please do all Canadians on this board a favour don't lecture on who and who is not a Canadian; you should no better with our identity crisis we always mull over as we compare ourselves to Americans. And let us not forget our Big Brother the CBC that has kept our distopia going. Now back to Hockey Night in Canada with Don Cheerleader Afgan land our boys securing the perimeter for the drug lords. Damm I got get down from that soap box again. Bring Brandon Prust to Detroit we need sandpaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 i dont understand the need to riot in montreal everytime the Habs win a playoff series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanK 1 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Awesome! 1 HockeyTownHouligan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manoir 70 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 It is crazy here. Red, white,and blue everywhere. Don't agree with the looting and all, but the passion here is unmatched. As for the rioting being a French thing, come on. What about the English hooligan soccer fans, the Colombian player who was shot following the '94 soccer world cup, the fan who stabbed Monica Seles,etc.. It's a Habs thing, not a French thing. I doubt the Expos could have ignited such passion. As a French person, I gotta say some commments here are downright rude. 1 HockeyTownHouligan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 It is crazy here. Red, white,and blue everywhere. Don't agree with the looting and all, but the passion here is unmatched. As for the rioting being a French thing, come on. What about the English hooligan soccer fans, the Colombian player who was shot following the '94 soccer world cup, the fan who stabbed Monica Seles,etc.. It's a Habs thing, not a French thing. I doubt the Expos could have ignited such passion. As a French person, I gotta say some commments here are downright rude. I'd love to be able to experience a playoff game in Montreal one day.22,000 insane fans roaring.It's gottta be unimaginable.Never ben to Quebec,so i can't say anything about the people.You can probably verify this,living there: if they win the cup,that entire province will be burnt down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 i dont understand the need to riot in montreal everytime the Habs win a playoff series. I don't understand it either. However, I've read stuff on Montreal and how it's a mafia run city and the High School drop out rate is about 40%. The city has been going down hill since the 1970's because people and businesses have been leaving in droves for Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. That right there may explain the bad behavior and lack of respect in that town. http://www2.macleans.ca/2009/10/29/montreal-is-a-disaster/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miller76 463 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Unfortunately at this point, rioting is more probable then not. If they win, the people who do this will take to the streets. If they lose, they will probably do the same. Living near enough to LA, I have seen up close the stupidity of the looters, arsonists, and so on. Even in 1992, during the Rodney King beating trial, where the officers were acquitted, a lot of the looters were all found and prosecuted for their crimes. Mostly because there is surveillance cameras everywhere! And god forbid the Lakers win a championship! Then Staples Center becomes the stage for all the idiots rolling cop cars and burning them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puertoricanWingsfan 5 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 burning pictures of Crosby and stomping on his face?? GAH!!! I ALWAYS miss the best parties... 2 wings1110 and TheDetroitRedWings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 I had no idea that homeless crackheads were such serious hockey fans. 1 NvrFrgtRussian5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Hockey victory = excuse to steal booze and sneakers. Disgraceful behavior. Like you even need an excuse to steal booze and sneakers. 2 Blaayze and Konnan511 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
