HMSHost opens ice hockey-themed restaurant at Montréal-Trudeau

Cutting the ribbon: From left to right, Aéroports de Montréal Vice President, Real Estate and Commercial Services Charles A Gratton; Montreal Canadiens President and CEO Geoff Molson; and HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Stephen Douglas

CANADA. HMSHost has unveiled an ice hockey-themed full-service restaurant and bar at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Located in the Domestic Terminal, Avenue des Canadiens is inspired by local NHL team the Montreal Canadiens. It features themed décor, colours and memorabilia throughout. Hockey sticks, pucks and oversized pictures adorn the walls.

The opening is part of a CA$350 million (US$272 million) expansion and improvement programme at the airport. Aéroports de Montréal sought to capture Sense of Place with F&B outlets taking on a local flavour.

The menu at Avenue des Canadiens has been designed in collaboration with the chef team from Montréal restaurant Joe Beef, and dining options are available all day. A dedicated takeaway area also features.

Authentic team merchandise can be purchased in an adjacent retail store. Large televisions surround the bar area and will show Canadiens games.

“Avenue des Canadiens perfectly embodies our renewed offering at Montréal-Trudeau and our commitment to offering a truly Montréal experience, rather than something generic,” said Aéroports de Montréal President and Chief Executive Officer James Cherry. “This restaurant is part of our two recently opened commercial areas that will significantly expand our commercial services available to passengers, and we are delighted to welcome such a strong brand and symbol to our airport.”

HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Stephen Douglas said: “We are extremely excited to partner with Aéroports de Montréal and the Montreal Canadiens to bring travellers and fans this unique dining experience that centres on Montrealers’ love of one of the most successful franchises in NHL history.”

Montreal Canadiens President and CEO Geoff Molson said the restaurant would “reinforce the bond that new and existing Canadiens fans have with the club as they walk through Pierre-Elliott Trudeau Airport”. He said: “Hockey plays such a large role in our lives, it’s inspiring to know that travellers will get acquainted with our game and our team.”

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