Ivan Demidov Surprises Fans With Special Tribute Honouring Celine Dion

In June 2024, the Russian forward got quite the surprise when Celine Dion stepped onto the stage to announce his selection during the NHL Draft - and he has just made a beautiful gesture to pay tribute to her.

At only 19 years old, Ivan Demidov is about to begin his first campaign in the big league after signing a 3-year deal with the Habs, and many experts say he is the favorite to win the Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL's rookie of the year.

A native of Sergiyev Posad, Russia, the 6'1", 192 lb right winger had an impressive run in the KHL before coming to North America, and he was eagerly awaited in the province of Quebec.

The forward is one of the Montreal Canadiens' most promising prospects in a long time, and in recent weeks, we've seen that he's taking things very seriously, as he has frequently shown up at the Brossard sports complex to train on the ice.

Last season, Demidov played two regular-season games with the Canadiens and quickly received high praise from his teammates, who also seem to appreciate him greatly off the ice.

As reported by RDS, we've just learned some rather amusing news: Demidov has decided to honor Celine Dion in a very unique way.

In June 2024, the Quebec singer stepped onto the stage in Las Vegas to announce his selection by the Montreal organization - a moment he will surely never forget.

To pay tribute to Celine Dion, Ivan Demidov decided to name his dog Celine.