What is the origin of the Montreal Canadiens logo?

Les Habitants is the informal name given in the 17th century to the French settlers by Canada’s Anglophone population. The Montreal Canadiens logo features Latin letters “C” and “H” that stand for “Canadiens” and “Hockey” (Club de Hockey Canadien), respectively.

What does the H stand for in the Montreal Canadiens logo?

hockey
The “H” stands for “hockey”, not “Habitants,” a popular misconception. According to NHL.com, the first man to refer to the team as “the Habs” was American Tex Rickard, owner of the Madison Square Garden, in 1924. Rickard apparently told a reporter that the “H” on the Canadiens’ sweaters was for “Habitants”.

Who created the Montreal Canadiens?

Ambrose O’Brien
Montreal Canadiens/Founders

The Montreal Canadiens were founded on 4 December 1909 by John Ambrose O’Brien, who named Jean-Baptise “Jack” Laviolette as the coach and general manager. In one month, Laviolette recruited 15 players for the team, and they played their first game as a member of the Canadian Hockey Association on 4 January 1910.

Who is the mascot of the Montreal Canadiens?

Youppi!
Montreal Canadiens/Mascots

Who coaches the Montreal Canadiens?

Dominique Ducharme
Léo Dandurand
Montreal Canadiens/Coaches

What does HAB stand for?

HAB

When was the Montreal Canadiens founded?

December 4, 1909, Montreal, Canada
Montreal Canadiens/Founded

What are the Montreal Canadiens named after?

Montreal Canadiens. The franchise’s first owner, John Ambrose O’Brien, gave the team its official name, Club de hockey Canadien. The nickname “Habs” is short for Les Habitants, which refers to the French settlers and inhabitants of the land along the St. Lawrence Gulf and River in Quebec beginning in the 17th century.

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Who was the first coach of the Montreal Canadiens?

Newsy Lalonde
The team’s first head coach in the NHL was Newsy Lalonde, who coached the Canadiens for eight NHL seasons in two stints.