{"id":7799,"date":"2025-10-18T09:35:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T13:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealtips.com\/?p=7799"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:24:10","slug":"the-many-nicknames-of-the-montreal-canadiens-habs-les-glorieux-more-2025-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montrealtips.com\/fr\/2025\/10\/18\/the-many-nicknames-of-the-montreal-canadiens-habs-les-glorieux-more-2025-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Les nombreux surnoms des Canadiens de Montr\u00e9al\u00a0: Habs, Les Glorieux et plus encore (Guide 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Many Nicknames of the Montreal Canadiens: Habs, Les Glorieux & More (2025 Guide)<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n

Few sports teams in the world have as many beloved nicknames as the Montreal Canadiens<\/strong>, one of the oldest and most storied franchises in the National Hockey League (NHL)<\/strong>. Known worldwide as the Habs<\/strong>, this team\u2019s nicknames reflect Quebec\u2019s deep hockey culture, French heritage, and over a century of tradition.<\/p>\r\n

Let\u2019s explore the origins, meanings, and cultural impact behind each name \u2014 from Les Habitants<\/em> to La Sainte-Flanelle.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Why Are the Montreal Canadiens Called \u201cThe Habs\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

The nickname \u201cHabs\u201d<\/strong> is short for \u201cLes Habitants,\u201d<\/strong> a French term referring to early French settlers<\/strong> who farmed the St. Lawrence River valley in the 17th century.
It represents pride, tradition, and the team\u2019s deep connection to French-Canadian identity<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Origin Story<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n