Habs defenceman Carrier and his wife Dr. Alicia Lessard visit Merton School
It is not every day that students get to meet a member of the Montreal Canadiens hockey team. But that is what Merton Elementary School students in Côte Saint-Luc got to experience on September 12.
Defenceman Alex Carrier and his wife Dr. Alicia Lessard, the co-owner of the Step Medical Clinic for children in Côte Saint-Luc, were special guests. Students were able to dream about one day playing in the NHL or studying to become a doctor. Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette and Mark Lidbetter of The Suburban asked the couple some questions and so did students.
Carrier, who grew up in the Montreal area, was traded to the Canadiens from the Nashville Predators last December. Carrier and Dr. Lessard have been together for more than 10 years. Their long distance connection remained intact, despite the challenges of Alex spending several seasons in junior hockey and the minor leagues while Alicia worked through medical school and residency.
About the English Montreal School Board
With a youth and adult sector population of more than 35,000 students, the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is the largest English public school board in Quebec. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines, the EMSB network consists of 73 schools and centres. For more details, visit the EMSB website at www.emsb.qc.ca.
