Short for Habitants, one of the team's numerous nicknames.cpp433 said:montreal canadians,, so whats hab? i dont get it
coco-des-îles said:This makes sense and explains why the "Habs" expression is used by english speaking fans only. French fans never ever talk about "Habs" or Habitants.
coco-des-îles said:I am no hockey fan but this non sense "Habs" expression should be banned.
Dee said:According to Wikipedia
"One of sports' oldest and most recognizable logos, the classic 'C' and 'H' of the Montreal Canadiens was first used together in the 1917-18 season before evolving to its current form in 1952-53. The 'H' does not stand for 'Habs' or Habitants, as this is a misconception stemming from an error by an English language newspaper reporter in the 1950s. It actually stands for 'Hockey', as in 'Club d'e Hockey Canadien', the official name of the team.