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The early French settlers, or inhabitants, of Quebec were referred to in French as Habitants. In the early years of the Canadiens the letter "H" inside the big "C" on their jerseys was often mistakenly taken by many to mean "Habitants" as a salute to the first French Canadian settlers. Therefore, the Canadiens were often referred to, and still are, as Habitants or simply "the Habs". The "C" and "H" on the sweaters simply mean Canadiens Hockey Club.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen the first French settlers arrived in Quebec city in 1608, they then moved on the Montreal (other known as Hochelaga in that time) in 1623. They then were called the Habitants, meaning the settlers. The Montreal Canadiens adopted this name and grew accustomed to the nickname Habs. The H on the inside of the C on their jerseys represents this nickname.
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∙ 13y agoIt has to be with the city of Montreal in some way.
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Who wore the number 0 on the Montreal Canadiens?
There are no listings of any Habs players wearing the numbers 0 or 00.
What are the current points for the Montreal canadiens?
At this point, Tuesday January 12 2010 the Habs have 48 point and are standing 8th in the conference..
Were the Montreal Canadiens knocked out of the playoffs by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1978?
Since the Habs won the Stanley Cup in 1978, I doubt the Leafs beat them in a series.
What does the C and H in the Montreal Canadiens logo stand for?
Originally it stands for "Club de Hockey Canadien". But in 1924 the owner of the Canadians told a reporter in NewYork it stands for "Habitans", a name which the first french settlers had. So the nickname "Habs" was born.
How many years did it take for the Montreal Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup 24 times?
76 years (1917 to 1993). It might be even less as I don't know when the Habs won their first cup
Who are the Habs?
Habs is the nickname fo the Montreal Canadiens a nhl hockey team. They are the Best!!! Habs comes from Habitants.
Why are the Montreal Canadiens the best team in the nhl?
Because they are!!!!!!! GO HABS GO!!!!!!
Who wore the number 0 on the Montreal Canadiens?
There are no listings of any Habs players wearing the numbers 0 or 00.
Why are the Canadians called the habs?
When the team was founded it was meant for the working class french men of Montreal. The french word for these people is Habitant. Which got shortened to habs over time.
Where can you find the lyrics to the habs song the one that goes ah oui les Canadiens les super Canadiens de Montreal?
I need them too ! Help Me , Aidez-moi !
What are the current points for the Montreal canadiens?
At this point, Tuesday January 12 2010 the Habs have 48 point and are standing 8th in the conference..
What is the Montreal ice hockey team called?
Its two official teams= - Montreal Expos (Baseball) - Montreal Canadiens (Hockey)
Were the Montreal Canadians always the Canadians?
. it is spelled "Canadiens", because it is french. Their nickname is "les Habitants" or "Habs" because this literally means habitants.
What does the h on habs jersey mean?
The H on the Montreal (Habs) Canadiens jersey stands for 'hockey' as the team's full name is Le Club de Hockey Canadien. The H does not stand for Les Habitants or Habs which is a nickname given to the team in the 1950's.
What can be found on the Habs Tickets website?
The Habs Tickets website contains tickets for the Montreal Canadiens hockey team. This website contains discount tickets for hockey games that are cheaper than other ticket websites.
Why are the Canadiens called the habs?
The original settlers in Quebec were sometimes referred to as inhabitants. This became shortened to habitants. The original Montreal Canadian jerseys contained a large letter C with a small letter h within the C . People made the mistake of thinking the H meant habitants. The term Habs is derived from this. In actuality the CH stood for Canadiens Hockey Club.
Where are the Nhl canadiens located?
Montreal (hence why they are called the "Canadiens" and not the "Canadians"
