Inaugurated on April 3, the luxury suite in partnership with IGA has welcomed a different frontline worker and his or her family for each Habs home game, serving as a nightly reminder of the tireless efforts essential workers have put in to keep Quebecers safe throughout the pandemic.
Now, even more heroes will have their chance to be honored at the Bell Centre as the Hero Suite is set to expand into the stands beginning on May 29.
In accordance with the Government of Quebec's new health measures, spectators will be allowed back inside the Bell Centre for Game 6 for the first time since March 10, 2020, making the Habs the first Canadian team to be able to welcome fans since the start of the pandemic.
Among the 2,500 fans who will be in attendance for the Habs-Leafs postseason tilt will be a group of frontline workers, who have been invited by IGA and the Canadiens to experience the historic night and receive a hero's welcome. They and their respective guests will also receive Canadiens jerseys when they arrive at the Bell Centre.
New procedures are in place to ensure a safe and secure environment, which complies with all measures outlined by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, including a health questionnaire, mandatory procedural masks for all fans over the age of 5, social distancing measures to ensure pod integrity, contactless payment, and increased cleaning frequency and enhanced disinfecting methods.
