The widely used Canadian nickname for the Montreal Canadiens hockey club, derived from 'les Habitants' -- the historical term for French-Canadian settlers. The nickname has been embraced by fans and media for decades and is how most hockey followers informally refer to the team. It carries both warm affection and French-Canadian cultural pride. The nickname is more affectionate than ironic.
The Habs haven't won the Cup since 1993, and their fans remind you of it constantly.
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The affectionate nickname for the Montreal Canadiens, Canada's most storied ice hockey franchise. 'Habs' is short for 'Les Habitants' — a name for the early French-Canadian settlers — and has been the team's unofficial nickname for over a century. With 24 Stanley Cup championships, the Canadiens are the most successful team in NHL history, and calling them the Habs is a badge of loyalty for fans across Quebec and beyond. Usage outside Canada almost always signals a hockey fan.
The Habs haven't won the Cup since 1993, but ask any Montrealer and they'll tell you their time is coming.
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(Canada) The Montreal Canadiens hockey club.
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