Montreal Canadiens

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

Facts

:Founded: 1909-1910

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:Arena: Bell Centre (capacity 21,273). Formerly known as Molson Centre until 2002.

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:Former arenas: Montreal Forum (1924-1996), Mount Royal Arena (1920-1924), Jubilee Arena (1918-1920), Montreal Arena (1909-1918)

Related Topics:
Montreal Forum - 1924 - 1996 - Mount Royal Arena - 1920 - 1924 - Jubilee Arena - 1918 - 1920 - Montreal Arena - 1918

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:Uniform colours: red, white, and blue

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:Logo design: a C with an H in the centre (for Club de Hockey Canadien)

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:Mascot: Youppi.

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:Motto: To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high.

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:The Canadiens' junior team won the Memorial Cup in 1950, 1969, and 1970.

Related Topics:
Memorial Cup - 1950 - 1969 - 1970

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:Crowd Chants: In English, "Go Habs Go", and in French, "Olé olé olé", "Halte-là! Halte-là! Les Canadiens sont là!".

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:Rivals: Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres

Related Topics:
Rivals - Toronto Maple Leafs - Boston Bruins - Ottawa Senators - Buffalo Sabres

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