A native of Smithtown, Long Island, it was always Chris Higgins’ dream to one day play for the Montreal Canadiens. Drafted by the Habs in first round in 2002, the fiery winger has done more than accomplish his goal, he’s seized an opportunity and turned himself into one of the most talented players on the team. Rattling off three consecutive 20-goal seasons, Higgins has made himself a household name in Montreal. This season however, the 25-year-old suffered a devastating shoulder injury that kept him off the ice for over a month. Now back on the ice, Higgins is ready to be the leader the Canadiens need to make the playoffs this season.
Chatting with Aces Over Brooklyn after dropping the ceremonial first puck at Aviator Arena before the Brooklyn Aces took on the New Jersey Rockhoppers on Jan. 23, Higgins discusses his up and down season and his hopes for the rest of the year.
