Hockey fans turn violent during celebration in eastern Canada

OTTAWA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Street celebrations following a hockey game turned violent overnight in Canada's eastern Montreal city, ending in multiple arrests and damages to police cars and local businesses.

At least 13 people were detained as local hockey fans turned into rioters while celebrating Montreal Canadiens game-seven win over the Boston Bruins, said police spokesman Const. Laurent Gingras Tuesday.

Those arrested face several charges including break-and-enter, mischief against a police vehicle, assault against a police officer and numerous municipal bylaw violations, he said.

During the riot, people jumped on police cars, tearing out absolutely everything they could and then torching them, Canadian Television reported.

Five police cars were set ablaze, completely ruined, another 10were very badly damaged.

Looters also ransacked a Foot Locker and liquor store.

The next round of the playoffs for Montreal begins Thursday against either the Philadelphia Flyers, who have a Game 7 Tuesday night against Washington, or the New York Rangers.