by Shannon Penfound, Staff Writer and Event Coordinator, All Habs Hockey Magazine

WINNIPEG, MB — There were many nervous faces before puck drop on Saturday night as the Montreal Canadiens headed into a must-win Game 5, looking to ward off elimination during the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was a closely played game with many tense moments for fans, but in the end there was plenty to cheer about as the Habs came out victorious, forcing Game 6.  You can catch our entire game recap here.

Jekyll & Hydes Freehouse provided the backdrop for what proved to be a very exciting game. And though Jekyll & Hyde owner, Brian, is a devout Winnipeg Jets fan, he and his exceptional team welcomed our All Habs guests with open arms.

Jekyll & Hydes is a locally owned establishment in the heart of Osborne Village and features 29 beers on tap. Though it was a bit chilly on Saturday night to enjoy it, the freehouse also features a large outdoor patio which is perfect for those hazy, summer afternoons.  Our guests indulged in some tasty food, including a burger and beer special, and shared plenty of laughs over some of the restaurant’s extensive beverage selection.

Guests also participated in our All Habs Trivia Challenge during the first intermission and some fabulous prizes were awarded for their efforts! Jekyll & Hydes donated $10 and $15 gift cards, while our event coordinator donated a framed Jose Theodore photo.  Theodore was the last Canadiens goaltender to win the Vezina trophy, and one of only three to win both the Vezina and the Hart trophies in NHL history. Perhaps we will see history made again this year as current netminder, Carey Price, is nominated for both awards.

In addition to these great prizes, All Habs Hockey Magazine, through a partnership with the NHL, donated two tickets to the 2015 NHL Draft held in Sunrise, Florida. Our guests were certainly pumped up about this unique opportunity and fantastic prize!  If YOU would like to have a chance to win a ticket to this year’s NHL Draft, make sure to enter our contest, which runs until June 6th.

And finally, each guest went home with a little memento, courtesy of AG Event Graphics based out of Sarnia, ON.  They donated custom-made Canadiens logo stickers for everyone in our All Habs group!

This event marked our third All Habs Hockey Party in the city of Winnipeg, and our record for Habs wins at each party is currently 3-0. Many guests joked that we ought to have All Habs events for the remainder of the playoffs to keep our good luck alive…we might be onto something! Here’s to hoping that the Montreal Canadiens continue their drive for 25 – we’ll surely be back with another Hockey Party soon!

Don’t miss out on all the fun! RSVP early to reserve your seat at our next event! Be sure to follow @All_Habs and @HockeyPub on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook so that you’ll be sure to receive updated announcements about upcoming Hockey Parties. Interested in hosting a Hockey Party in your neighbourhood? Leave a message in the comment section for our Lead Event Coordinator, Amy, for more information!