Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, and a member of the National Hockey League. Founded in 1909, they are among the league’s oldest and most successful franchises.

1955–56 Montreal Canadiens season: The Montreal Canadiens season in which the team began a record five consecutive Stanley Cup championships. It marks the start of the franchise’s longest championship run.
Maurice Richard: A Canadian professional ice hockey player who starred for the Montreal Canadiens from 1942 to 1960. His scoring and 1955 suspension helped make him a central figure in Canadiens history.
National Hockey Association: A professional ice hockey league that operated in Canada from 1909 to 1917 and preceded the NHL. The Canadiens began in this league before the NHL was formed.
Stanley Cup: The championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoff winner. The Canadiens’ record number of championships is measured by this trophy.
Quebec Nordiques: A professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City that played in the NHL from 1979 to 1995. The former provincial rival represented Quebec City against Montreal.
1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season: The Montreal Canadiens season in which the team set an NHL record with 132 regular-season points. This season exemplifies the dominant team assembled in the 1970s.
Jean Béliveau: A Canadian hockey player who captained the Montreal Canadiens and won ten Stanley Cups as a player. His leadership and championships made him a defining captain of the club.
George Kennedy: A Canadian businessman who owned the Montreal Canadiens and helped establish the team in its early years. His ownership secured the club’s place in Montreal’s professional hockey scene.
Le Club de hockey Canadien: The French-language name used for the Montreal Canadiens hockey club. The name reflects the team’s longstanding connection to French-speaking Montreal.
Ottawa Senators: A professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa and a member of the National Hockey League. The Senators are another Canadian NHL club, but with a much later franchise history.

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