Tear Gas & Riot Police Break Up The Party In Montreal [Video]

Forty-one people were arrested last night in Montreal, as mayhem ensued and fans began looting and destroying property.

Admittedly, the unexpected success their hockey team is experiencing is energizing the city, but at times it appears a bit too much.  One hates to imagine what might happen if they keep winning.

Montreal is no stranger to massive celebrations-turned-riots.  Just two years ago, after defeating Boston in a Game 7, fans took to the streets and riot police weren’t far behind.

In 1993, riots and looters consumed the downtown area after winning the Stanley Cup.

Or how about the 1955 Rocket Richard Riot when the city when absolutely apes**t because their best player was suspended?  Montreal loves its hockey like Americans couldn’t understand loving anything.

Can you imagine a city rioting because their best player was suspended.

OK, I could actually see that happening in Cleveland.

The video below looks to be edited highlights from last night’s fervor.  You gotta love the guy climbing up the light post, getting buck-ass naked and seeing the cop coming to bust his ass just a few seconds later. Didn’t quite think that one through, didja?

Please excuse the s**tty, s**tty music.