After several trips over the past few years, I've FINALLY found a reason to brave the winter in Montreal, hockey season.*
More specifically, Sharks hockey.
Had the pleasure of going to the game in December, teal Big Pavelski robe and everything. Even got on TV and the jumbo tron. Thank god they beat us 3 - 1, otherwise I might not have made it to the Metro.
* okay, okay... hockey AND beautiful Montreal women who somehow get you seats 10 rows off the ice on the side YOUR team shoots twice, and yell at the players louder than you do.
Note to out-of-town fans. Sit in the LOWER SECTION if you want to live. Yes, it probably costs a lot more, but from what I hear, you don't want to be wearing anything but red in the upper section. If you really want to test your luck, find an old Nordiques jersey and try to make it to the bathroom without getting jumped. ;-)