Canadiens Saved Scotty, Hotel Guests From Fire

The Montreal Canadiens play in St. Louis tonight, their first game against goaltender Jaroslav Halak. No doubt the former Habs goaltender will be all fired up for tonight's game.

Speaking of "fired up," did you know that in St. Louis way back in 1972 Montreal Canadiens players played the role of heroes by helping balcony stranded hotel guests - including their coach Scotty Bowman - during a raging hotel fire?

It's true. J.C. Tremblay, who had been a volunteer fireman in his hometown, led the way. He grabbed a ladder, and with the assistance of Guy Lapointe, Pierre Bouchard and Rejean Houle, he began assisting scared guests.

Everyone was okay, thanks to the brave Habs. Bowman was treated for smoke inhalation, as were ten other hotel guests. Serge Savard suffered an 18 stitch gash in his leg when he kicked in a window. Floyd Curry, then an assistant general manager, suffered a cut to his hand.

Jennifer Conway has the full details.