Habs Tweetup in Montreal: Is It October 9th Yet?

by Amy, Habs Tweetup, AllHabs.net

PHILADELPHIA, PA--I know, I know - the saying we're most familiar with sounds more like "Is it October yet?", but that's been done a gazillion times, right? Don't get me wrong, I'm VERY excited for that fast-approaching Thursday night when the Habs and Leafs face off in their very first regular season game of the year.

However, I'm even MORE excited to watch the Habs take on the Penguins just two nights later on October 9th - why, you ask? Because that's the night of the first Habs Tweetup in Montreal! (and yes, I'm traveling from Philadelphia to be there for it!) Join us at our tried and true gathering place Ye Olde Orchard (just one block from the Bell Centre) for an evening of good fun, food and friends!

Here's a couple of things to keep in mind for this exciting event:

1. RSVP, RSVP, RSVP!
2. Arrive early - FREE appetizers will be served at 5:30 pm. Don't miss out!
3. Wear your Habs gear! Show your team spirit and break out your best in bleu, blanc et rouge.
4. Did I mention you should RSVP?
5. Watching the Habs game isn't the only activity of the evening...we've also got games and giveaways lined up too!

It promises to be an exciting evening, so be sure to RSVP today. Simply click on the "RSVP for a Habs Tweetup" tab above and choose YES, or choose MAYBE if you're not quite sure if you can make it. (Please note it's very important for planning purposes that we get an accurate head count of attendees, so get those RSVPs in early!)
Now I know that some of you out there have never been to a Habs Tweetup and might be a bit unsure if you want to come out for one. Well if you like the Habs, if you like to have fun, and if you want to meet other people just like you, then a Habs Tweetup is just the thing! Feel free to contact any of our contributors for more information on what these events are all about.

If you have questions you can email Rick, our Montreal Event Coordinator, for more details! You can also catch up with him via his Twitter name @All_Habs.

Don't wait another minute - get your RSVP in today and mark your calendar! We'll see you there!

Ye Olde Orchard

1189 de la Montagne

Montreal, QC

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Season Opener Habs Tweetup - New York City!

by Chris Brown, Habs Tweetup, AllHabs.net

NEW YORK, NY -- To launch the season, New York area Habs fans are gathering at Manhattan's Blue Moon Cafe on Thursday 7 October to represent the bleu, blanc et rouge open their 2010 season against the Leafs!

If you have ever felt like you're the only Habs fan in your office and neighborhood, join us at the Blue Moon Cafe to see that you are not alone! We have a fantastic group in NYC and this will be a great opportunity for us all to get to know each other. There will also be Habs fans traveling from Montreal in attendance AND we are even hoping to lure some Rangers, Devils, and Islanders fans to join us for the fun. It's going to be a great party, so pass the word!

The Blue Moon Cafe is THE place to watch hockey in Manhattan (besides MSG, of course). The owners and staff bend over backwards to make hockey fans feel at home. Nowhere else in New York can you find a bar with all of the tv's tuned to hockey when the Yankees are playing! Check out my review of this fine establishment from last season: "Habs in NYC: Blue Moon Cafe"

Also, we will be having a t-shirt giveaway at the Blue Moon Cafe that night! Watch this space for more details. First, though, be sure to RSVP today! Simply click on the "RSVP for a Habs Tweetup" tab above and choose YES (or choose MAYBE if you're not quite sure if you can make it).

We especially welcome everyone who has never been to a Habs Tweetup. Are you wondering what exactly goes on or you have questions? Feel free to email me (the New York Event Coordinator) at chrisr@allhabs.net. You can also catch up with me and get the latest details on Twitter where my name is @chrisrbrown. We will be planning several Habs Tweetups throughout the season!

See you there!

Blue Moon Mexican Cafe
1444 1st Avenue - Corner of 75th Street
New York, New York 10012
Blue Moon Cafe Facebook Page

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Habs Tweetup Season Opener in Toronto

by Amy, Habs Tweetup, AllHabs.net

PHILADELPHIA, PA--Alright Habs fans in Tdot - it's time to represent the bleu, blanc et rouge and show all those Leafs fans which team REALLY has the best fans in hockey! We're all eagerly waiting for the arrival of the first regular season hockey game...and what makes it even better? The Habs face off against the Leafs!

You don't want to miss out on a chance to watch this game at a premiere sports bar in downtown Toronto - with dozens of other Habs fans! That's right, we know that the GTA is harbouring plenty of Habs supporters and we want to see all of you at Hoops Sports Bar (Bremner Blvd.) on October 7th. Talk about feeling like you're at the game - you'll be able to watch on one of nearly 150 television sets! It promises to be an exciting evening, so be sure to RSVP today. Simply click on the "RSVP for a Habs Tweetup" tab above and choose YES (or choose MAYBE if you're not quite sure if you can make it).

What's that? You say you've never been to a Habs Tweetup? Not sure if it's for you? Well if you like the Habs, if you like to have fun, and if you want to meet other people just like you then a Habs Tweetup is just the thing for you! Feel free to contact any of our contributors for more information on what these events are all about.

If you have questions about the Toronto Habs Tweetup you can email Michael, our Toronto Event Coordinator, for more details! You can also catch up with him via his Twitter name @kuyaz.

So don't wait another minute - get your RSVP in today and then mark your calendar for the first Habs Tweetup of the 2010-2011 season! We'll see you there!

Hoops Sports Bar & Grill
125 Bremner Boulevard
Toronto

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Habs Tweetup Season Opener in Vancouver

by Amy, HabsTweetup, AllHabs.net

PHILADELPHIA, PA--Calling all Vancouver Habs fans! What are you doing on Thursday, October 7th? Oh come on, you don't need to check your calendar...it's the Habs season opener against the Leafs! So now the question is WHERE will you watch it? Well don't just stay home and cheer the bleu, blanc et rouge by yourself when you can join other Vancouver Habs fans just like you at Lions Pub!

Click on the RSVP for a Habs Tweetup tab above and choose YES to attend - you don't want to miss out on this event! Habs fans are everywhere and Vancouver has no shortage of them. Habs fans are also some of the most friendly fans around and there's no better way to watch a game than with a group of them! And don't worry if you've never met anyone else who's going - a Habs Tweetup is the perfect way to meet a wonderful new group of friends in your hometown who you already have something in common with!

Email Veronica, our Vancouver Event Coordinator, with any questions about the event (or catch up with her via her Twitter name @chile_pepper).

So don't wait another minute - get your RSVP in today (even if you have to say MAYBE for now) and then mark your calendar for the first Habs Tweetup of the 2010-2011 season! We'll see you there!

Lion's Pub
888 West Cordova Street
Vancouver

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Kick Off Hockey Season HabsTweetup Style

by Flyers Rule, Habs Tweetup / AllHabs.net

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Is it October yet? It's a phrase we've heard over and over again ever since the 2009-2010 hockey season ended. Every day, hockey fans worldwide have lamented the absence of their favorite sport and have looked forward to that marvelous autumn day when a new season would begin.

Well the wait is almost over! In just a couple of short weeks players will return to the ice for pre-season camps, practices and exhibition games. And before you know it, October 7th will be upon us...the day of the Habs season opener against the Leafs!

Does the anticipation have you feeling like a youngster anxiously and eagerly awaiting the arrival of Christmas morning? Well why not add one more item to your list of things you're looking forward to? There's no better way to usher in the start of a new season than by sharing the experience with fellow Habs fans at a Habs Tweetup!

It's so easy to join in on the fun - simply click on the "RSVP to a Habs Tweetup" link at the top of the page. Scroll through the list of events and choose one (or more!) which you'd like to attend and click YES. Currently there are listings in Vancouver, Toronto, New York City and Montreal for opening weekend. You'll be added to the list of attendees and be able to see who else plans to be there. See someone you're not following on Twitter? It's the perfect time to introduce yourself and get to know them before the Habs Tweetup!

Please remember, your RSVP is very important. It's really not just a formality - it's a vital part of the planning process for our event coordinators. Many venues need to know an exact headcount in advance to set aside enough seating. Other times, there are occasional activities, giveaways and prizes at a Habs Tweetup and organizers need to have plenty of supplies on hand for everyone attending.

Keep in mind, there’s a 'MAYBE' option on the Twtvite RSVP pages – if you’re even thinking about going, be sure to select 'MAYBE' (you can always go back to change it to YES or NO later). Our planners and coordinators thank you in advance for helping make these events a success!

(NOTE: All RSVPs for the October 7th Habs Tweetup in Toronto must be submitted by September 19th.)

If you don't see a Habs Tweetup listed for your hometown on the Twtvite page, don't worry! It's not too late to bring a season opener event to YOUR city/town/neighbourhood – just click on the "Host a Habs Tweetup" tab at the top of the page for more information. We're here to help!

Have questions? Suggestions? Ideas? Feedback? We've got plenty of resources available to you! Email us at habstweetup@gmail.com or contact us via Twitter:

• @habstweetup
• @All_Habs
• @FlyersRule
• @chile_pepper (Vancouver)
• @kuyaz (Toronto)
• @chrisrbrown (greater New York City area)

In addition, be sure to check out the Habs Tweetup thread on The Montreal Forum discussion board - it's called "Meet Habs Fans". It's the perfect place to chat about upcoming events, coordinate plans with friends, and find out more about these popular gatherings. Keep the conversation going in any of the current posts or start a new one of your own!

So get out your calendars and start making plans for a Habs Tweetup - it promises to be a fun and exciting season. See you there!

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