Updates from training camp – Sept. 22 

BROSSARD – Three groups hit the ice at the CN Sports Complex on Sunday.

Groups 1 and 3 laced their skates for a pair of on-ice sessions split between the two ice surfaces at the practice facility.

Here’s a look at Group 1’s lines and defense pairings:

Over at the other rink, the following group worked with Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent, assistant coaches Daniel Jacob and Martin Laperrière, goalie coach Marco Marciano and player development coach Francis Bouillon.

Finally, Group 2 was the last group to practice on Sunday.

QUOTES OF THE DAY

Christian Dvorak shares his perspective on the upcoming season:

I think, first off, just staying healthy. The last two years have been tough with major injuries, surgery and being out for a long time. So, it’s no fun being on the sidelines and not being able to help the team win. First things first, [I want to stay] healthy. I had a great summer and I’m going to do whatever it takes to be healthy and help the team win.

The Xhekajs express their gratitude to their parents for all their sacrifices:

Arber: Yeah, it’s obviously huge. Our parents spent every single dollar towards me and my brother for us to play hockey. We both played Triple A; it’s so expensive every year with the hotels and the traveling... My mom was sleeping in the car in the parking lot while I was at practice late at night, dragging me out of bed to get me to school [the next morning]. There’s just lots and lots of memories, and lots of money was put towards us, so it’s finally paying off and it’s special.

Florian: Like he said, they spent our whole life taking us to the rink, spending all their weekends with us, so yeah, for them to see us here, it’s awesome. Hopefully one day we can pay them back.

The Canadiens’ preseason schedule begins on Monday with a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 p.m. ET. For tickets, click here.