Montreal Canadiens

The Montréal Canadiens are the oldest established National Hockey League franchise. They are based in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

Related Topics:
National Hockey League - Montréal - Quebec - Canada

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One of the NHL's 'Original Six' franchises, along with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Related Topics:
Original Six - Boston Bruins - Chicago Blackhawks - Detroit Red Wings - New York Rangers - Toronto Maple Leafs

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The franchise is officially known as Le club de hockey Canadien, but is usually referred to in English Canada as the "Montreal Canadiens". French nicknames for the team include le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge, le Tricolore, les Glorieux, la Sainte-Flanelle, and les Habitants. In English, the main nicknames are the Habs and the Flying Frenchmen (Usually refers to historic teams).

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