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Celine Dion Admits She's No 'Hockey Mom' In Surprise NHL Draft Appearance Amid Health Battle
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"The most dramatic draft announcement of all time," said ESPN's John Buccigross of the five-time Grammy winner's remarks.
Celine Dion made a surprise appearance to announce who the Montreal Canadiens selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft on Friday.
The five-time Grammy winner — who has been battling stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological condition — dropped by the Sphere in Las Vegas to reveal that Russian-born player Ivan Demidov was on his way to the hockey team from her native Canadian province of Quebec.
“Good evening, everyone,” said Dion as the Vegas crowd greeted her with cheers.
“I’m excited, not even a hockey mom.”
She continued by revealing the Canadiens selection with dramatic pauses sprinkled among her remarks.