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Montreal Canadiens Relaunch 50/50 Raffles with $250K Jackpot

9/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation reopens 50/50 raffles for 2025-26 with a $250,000 minimum jackpot; the draw follows October 14, 2025 home opener against the Seattle Kraken.
In preseason, the Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in shootout and beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2; training camp resumed with a morning skate.
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2.

History

Historical Context

The Montreal Canadiens, established in 1909, launched the Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation in 2013, raising over $1 million annually for youth programs. Their 50/50 raffles, with a minimum jackpot of $250,000 for the 2025-26 season, reflect a commitment to community support, similar to initiatives by NHL teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers, fostering youth engagement in sports.

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Story summary

The Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation reopens 50/50 raffles for 2025-26 with a $250,000 minimum jackpot; the draw follows October 14, 2025 home opener against the Seattle Kraken.
In preseason, the Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in shootout and beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2; training camp resumed with a morning skate.
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2.

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