The Montreal Canadiens (French: Les Canadiens de Montréal), colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, competing in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. This unofficial Montreal Canadiens flag (French: drapeau non officiel des Canadiens de Montréal) consists of the team's official logo and a tricolor background inspired by the club's traditional color scheme.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The Montreal Canadiens logo features the iconic "CH" monogram, which stands for "Club de Hockey Canadien" (The Canadian Hockey Club), the official name of the franchise. The intertwined "C" and "H" design has become one of the most recognizable symbols in professional ice hockey, representing the team's long-standing identity and heritage. The red, white, and blue color palette reflects the club's historic branding and contributes to its strong visual recognition across the NHL. Simple in structure yet highly symbolic, the emblem is closely associated with the team's legacy as one of the oldest and most successful franchises in league history. Overall, it represents tradition, continuity, and the cultural significance of hockey in Montreal and Quebec.
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| Team Name: | Montreal Canadiens |
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| Team Nicknames: | Canadiens, Habs |
| Team Abbreviation: | MTL |
| Founded: | 1909 |
| Location: | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Conference & Division: | Eastern / Atlantic |
| Team Colors: | Red, white, blue |
| Stanley Cups: | 24 |
| Conference championships: | 8 |
| Division championships: | 24 |
| Home arena: | Bell Centre |
| Mascot: | Youppi! (Yippee! or Hooray! in French) and Metal! |
