Local hero Georges St-Pierre was on hand to drop the ceremonial puck ahead of the Montreal Canadiens-Toronto Maple Leafs game at the Bell Centre Saturday.
St-Pierre was joined by Michael Bisping - his opponent for the middleweight championship at UFC 217, along with UFC president Dana White. The Canadian superstar was loudly greeted by the Canadiens' fan base, while Bisping received a chorus of boos.
VIDEO: GSP and Bisping with Dana White drop ceremonial puck at Leafs x Canadiens game. pic.twitter.com/EXAkvjurv5#UFC217 #GSP #HNIC
— McDuckMMA (@McDuckMMA) October 14, 2017
St-Pierre was also gifted a Canadiens jersey donning his name and the 217 number, a nod to his upcoming fight.
The @CanadiensMTL with a gift for @GeorgesStPierre!#UFC217 pic.twitter.com/tvatOz0WGD
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) October 14, 2017
St-Pierre also met with Canadiens star goaltender Carey Price ahead of the game.
Two icons! @GeorgesStPierre meets @CP0031!#UFC217 pic.twitter.com/2pOqRFHwhq
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) October 15, 2017
Greatness begets further greatness, and the Canadiens are hoping that St-Pierre gives them an extra edge against their arch-rival.
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