Montreal Canadiens, why do they call em The Habs?

**AareDub** · 12-17-2003, 10:08 PM

I always hear the Montreal Canadiens referred to as The Habs, anybody know why?

**Yashamaga** · 12-17-2003, 10:22 PM

hello rdd

**MoRcHeEbA** · 12-17-2003, 10:33 PM

habs is an abbreviation of "les Habitants" which was the name given to the settlers from new france way back in the day, then once the canadiens got there name they decided to give them a french nickname since they're in a french city.

**TheJShow** · 12-17-2003, 11:56 PM

Morcheba is right, it's short for Les Habitants.

**AareDub** · 12-24-2003, 12:59 PM

Whoa, I almost forgot about this thread. Thanks for the answers guys.

12-24-2003, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoRcHeEbA

habs is an abbreviation of "les Habitants" which was the name given to the settlers from new france way back in the day, then once the canadiens got there name they decided to give them a french nickname since they're in a french city.

Very good Jadah.

**MoRcHeEbA** · 12-26-2003, 01:40 AM

I learnt that in school

12-17-2003, 10:08 PM	#1
AareDub I Hate Bottles Posts: 4,362	Montreal Canadiens, why do they call em The Habs? I always hear the Montreal Canadiens referred to as The Habs, anybody know why?

12-17-2003, 10:22 PM	#2
Yashamaga The Franchise Posts: 7,368	hello rdd

12-17-2003, 10:33 PM	#3
MoRcHeEbA Dirty Sanchez Below Posts: 16,149	habs is an abbreviation of "les Habitants" which was the name given to the settlers from new france way back in the day, then once the canadiens got there name they decided to give them a french nickname since they're in a french city.

12-17-2003, 11:56 PM	#4
TheJShow Jays Posts: 1,339	Morcheba is right, it's short for Les Habitants.

12-24-2003, 12:59 PM	#5
AareDub I Hate Bottles Posts: 4,362	Whoa, I almost forgot about this thread. Thanks for the answers guys.

12-26-2003, 01:40 AM	#7
MoRcHeEbA Dirty Sanchez Below Posts: 16,149	I learnt that in school