BROSSARD – The Montreal Canadiens are saddened to learn of the passing of one of the team's medical staff doctors, Dr. Francis Fontaine, and would like to offer their most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones, particularly to his wife Marie-Christine Gougoux and their three children Alexandre, Éloïse and Vincent.
Dr. Fontaine specialized in the treatment of elite athletes, including Canadiens players, for almost 10 years, in addition to working closely with many Olympic athletes. He had also held the title
of Medical Director, Consultant in Performance Medicine for the Cirque du Soleil Group since August 2019.
Holder of a Doctorate in Medicine obtained at the University of Montreal in 2003, Dr. Fontaine was the first in Quebec to practice the PRP (Platelet-rich Plasma) method, which aims to treat tendon, joint or ligament injuries. He was also a Doctor at the Olympic Games in Vancouver in 2010, PyeongChang in 2018 as well as for the Games in Beijing in 2022, in addition to serving as Medical Director of the Yvon Michel Group from 2008 to 2018.
