The Canadiens and the Montreal General Hospital Foundation formed an outstanding team to pay tribute to Doctor David S. Mulder and the 1993 Stanley Cup championship team. The evening raised more than $1.5 million, which will be shared with the General Hospital Foundation, the Serge Savard Fund of the Université de Sherbrooke Foundation and the Anciens Canadiens Centennial Emergency Fund. There was deep silence during Saku Koivu’s video message as he thanked the DR Mulder and the Montreal General Hospital medical group for saving his life. It was an emotional moment in which the former CH captain struggled to hold back his tears.
Photos Agence qmi, Joël Lemay and provided by Pascale Vallée and Daniel Desjardins
The general manager of the 1993 Canadiens team, Serge Savard, who initiated this memorable evening, is accompanied by Stéphanie Riddell, the president and CEO of the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, Dr. Mulder and Guy Carbonneau, captain of the last champion team in 1993.
The mission of the Montreal General Hospital Foundation is to support vital care at the General Hospital, the McGill University Health Center and more broadly within the McGill University Health Network. In the photo, Dr. Mulder proudly displays his 1993 championship ring.
Players on the 1992–1993 squad included Paul DiPietro, Vincent Damphousse, the team’s leading scorer, and Rob Ramage.
Benoit Brunet was happy to see his former teammates again, including Brian Bellows and Lyle Odelein.
Jimmy Arseneault and his daughter Shana-Lee Arseneault spent a pleasant evening with Yvon Lambert.
André Racicot, Gilbert Dionne, Patrice Brisebois and Mario Roberge are with Mike Keane.
The Canadiens team did a masterful job ensuring guests had an unforgettable evening at the Bell Center Ice Rink. Opposite we see the honorary president of the evening, Geoff Molson, and France Margaret Bélanger, president of Groupe CH.
The Université de Sherbrooke Foundation’s Serge Savard Fund aims to help Vert & Or student-athletes. Seen here are François Lefebvre from Brasserie Molson and Denis Savard, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Three Hall of Fame members: Denis Savard, Patrick Roy, who won three Conn Smythe Trophies, including one in 1993, and 1992-1993 CH captain Guy Carbonneau.
Stéphan Lebeau, the club’s fourth top scorer from 1992 to 1993, poses with Chris Nilan and Ed Ronan.
The Centennial Emergency Fund provides support for former Habs players. Pilot Alex Tagliani is with Réjean Houle, president of the Anciens Canadiens.
Larry Robinson (seated) was surrounded by an enthusiastic group of Canadian fans.
Gary Leeman poses alongside Mathieu Schneider, Jesse Bélanger and Éric Desjardins, who shined during the playoffs.
Two 1993 Cup winners, Éric Desjardins and Patrice Brisebois, surround Stéphanie Riddell, president and CEO of the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, and Nadia Saputo.
The evening honored Dr. Mulder’s brilliant career at the Montreal General Hospital and his 60 years at the club, including 24 years as chief medical officer. Former Canadian President Pierre Boivin and NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly are with Dr. Mulder.
What beautiful moments I could remember in the company of Martin Lafleur, the son of Guy Lafleur, his wife Angelica and Jean-François Bilodeau from BFL.
Yvan Cournoyer, who won ten Stanley Cups, including four as captain, will be accompanied by Andrew Molson and Ronald Corey, the team’s president from 1992 to 1993.
When he played with the Canadiens, Bob Gainey, seen with Herb Black and Guy Carbonneau, gave Dr. Mulder wrote a poem called “Perseverance” to support him during difficult times and to help the players recover.
