Samuel Montembeault is a Canadian goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, as of February 2025. He was drafted 77th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2015 NHL Draft. Montembeault made his professional debut in 2017 with the Springfield Thunderbirds of the AHL and earned his first NHL call-up in 2019. He played in a 4–3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and later made several appearances with the Panthers.
In 2021, Montembeault was claimed off the waivers by the Montreal Canadiens. He became the team's primary backup goaltender after Carey Price took a leave of absence. Montembeault was re-signed to a two-year contract extension in 2022 and continued to impress, especially in the 2022–23 season. Montembeault played in a career-high 41 games and signed a three-year, $9.45 million deal in December 2023. He set an NHL record for most saves in a season-opening shutout in 2024.
Who is Sam Montembeault's Fiancee?
According to Daily Hive, Sam Montembeault is engaged to Daryanne Ayotte. He proposed to her in September 2024 during a beachside picnic.
According to the official website of NHL, Sam Montembeault and Daryanne Ayotte met at the Festival du blé d’Inde in Saint-Célestin, Quebec, through a mutual connection. Their first date was at Juliette & Chocolat in Blainville, where they bonded over hockey and family. Daryanne describes Sam as generous, sweet, and always smiling. They share a love for their dogs, Gucci and Gigi, and enjoy spending time with Sam’s family and going to the movies.
Daryanne Ayotte's Social Media
Daryanne Ayotte's social media handle is @daryanneayotte. She has 9 posts, with 3,155 followers and follows 636 accounts.
How long have Sam Montembeault and Daryanne Ayotte been engaged?
According to Daily Hive, Sam Montembeault and Daryanne Ayotte got engaged in September 2024 and have been engaged for nearly 5 months, as of February 2025.
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FAQs on Sam Montembeault
A. Samuel Montembeault was born in Bécancour, Quebec, Canada.
A. Samuel Montembeault plays for the Montreal Canadiens, as of Jan 2025.
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A. Samuel Montembeault represents Team Canada at international tournaments.
A. Samuel Montembeault won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2023 World Championships in Finland/Latvia.
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