Playoff fever grips the Sherbrooke residents, as the Montreal Canadiens are just one victory away from the Stanley Cup final. Sports stores benefit greatly and sales of items bearing the image of the Montreal team have exploded with the success of the team.
“Our sales have really increased since things went well for the Canadians in the playoffs. Everyone wants a jersey, ”said Sherbrooke Hockey Experts assistant manager Jean-Philippe Rouleau-Laflèche.
The most popular recruits
Young players stand out in the squad and fans are snapping up their jerseys which are increasingly difficult to obtain. The Caufields, Kotkaniemi and Suzuki impress on the ice and the fans want to show they are behind them.
“The one who goes out the most is Caufield. He is closely followed by Suzuki, but Caufield is really the most popular, ”said the assistant manager of the sporting goods store. Customers want her sweater and not many sizes are available. Some will even have to wait a few weeks before receiving theirs.
A possibility that gives hope
Habs fans are ready for Game Six they are eagerly awaiting. The success of the Canadiens in the playoffs is good for all Quebecers, especially in the midst of a pandemic, when good news is scarce.
“The coaches did a really good job and I think all of Quebec needed that. It feels good, ”said Sherbrooke Phoenix head coach Stéphane Julien.
In the campsites, the campers are also ready to host this match. In addition to the festivities that will take place if the Canadians win Thursday’s game, Quebecers will celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste. The national holiday will therefore be, this year, blue, white and red.
In the event of a victory, Dominic Ducharme’s troop will earn a place in the Stanley Cup final. The Sherbrooke Police Department will deploy more staff on Thursday so that the festivities are carried out in compliance with health measures.
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