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Céline Dion Surprises Fans at NHL Draft with Canadiens' Pick Announcement





Céline Dion made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas to announce the Montreal Canadiens' fifth-round pick. Introduced as the team's "No. 1 fan," Dion entered with her son, René-Charles Angélil, receiving cheers from the audience. 


She announced Ivan Demidov from Russia as the pick, who celebrated with his family before joining Dion onstage. This appearance follows the release of Dion's new documentary, "I Am: Celine Dion," which details her struggle with stiff-person syndrome. Despite health challenges, Dion remains resilient, supported by her three sons.





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