There’s an undeniable sense of excitement building in Montreal, and this time, it’s not just about the return of hockey season—it’s about a new wave of young talent ready to make their mark.

The Montreal Canadiens have just made a highly anticipated announcement that has fans buzzing and insiders speculating about what’s to come.

With tickets for the Prospect Showdown officially on sale, the spotlight is shining brightly on three promising names: Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen, and Jacob Fowler. These rising stars are set to take center stage in what promises to be an electrifying event at the Bell Centre.

But beyond the ticket sales and the official banner, there’s a deeper story unfolding—one that hints at the future of the franchise and the roles these young players might play in shaping it.

Who will stand out? What surprises might be in store as the Canadiens prepare for a new chapter? The answers are still under wraps, leaving fans eager to see how this trio will perform when the puck finally drops.

For now, all eyes are on Montreal as anticipation reaches a fever pitch, and the countdown to the Prospect Showdown truly begins.

Photo of Ivan Demidov, Jacob Fowler and Oliver Kapanen

Photo credit: X/Canadiens

We have the first anticipated announcement from the Montreal Canadiens organization to report. We’ll have some action fairly soon!

It’s happening! Tickets for the Prospect Showdown are now on sale – starting at just 10 dollars, by the way.

Tickets are available for September 13 (Montreal Canadiens vs. Winnipeg Jets) and September 14 (Doubleheader).

It’s starting to feel like hockey season!

The Montreal Canadiens Officially Announce Ticket Sales for the Prospect Showdown

On the official banner, three player names appear: Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen, and Jacob Fowler.

So we can expect these three players to participate in the Prospect Faceoff! It will be a great warm-up for them. Yes, hockey is coming soon to the Bell Centre!

Oliver Kapanen, 22 years old, is a 6-foot-2, 194-pound center who was a 2nd-round pick by the Montreal Canadiens in 2021.

Last season, he tallied 3 points in 21 NHL games (regular season + playoffs), 35 points in 36 games in Finland’s top league, and 6 points in 11 AHL playoff games.

Ivan Demidov, 19 years old, is a 6-foot-1, 192-pound winger who was a 1st-round pick by the Canadiens in 2024.

Last season, he recorded 4 points in 7 NHL games (regular season + playoffs) and 54 points in 71 games in the KHL (regular season + playoffs).

Jacob Fowler, 20 years old, is a 6-foot-2, 214-pound goalie who was a 3rd-round pick by the Canadiens in 2024.

Last season, he played 35 games in the NCAA and 11 games with the Laval Rocket in the AHL (regular season + playoffs).