A fascinating dive into the early history of the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal native Pietro Triassi is all about the Montreal Canadiens. He has even started a limited series of blogs on the famed Canadian hockey team. Today’s blog looks back at the franchise’s early years.
The Canadiens were a charter member of the National Hockey Association, which was the earlier version of the National Hockey League. The team was founded on Dec. 4, 1909, by J. Ambrose O’Brien. It was part of the francophone community in Montreal and had francophone players.
In its first season, the team placed dead last. Following that dismal debut, George Kennedy took over as owner, and the Canadiens drastically improved their showing. In just a span of a few years, in the 1915-1916 season, the team won its first Stanley Cup. The season after, the Canadiens and four other NHA teams formed the NHL.
In the 1923-1924 season, the Canadiens won their first NHL Stanley Cup under the leadership of Howie Morenz. The early 1930s proved to be hugely successful for the franchise as it won the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons, first in 1930, then in 1931. However, the following years were hard on the organization because of the Great Depression, as the team was almost sold.
But once the 1940s were underway, the Canadiens found themselves ruling the NHL once again, Pietro Triassi adds.
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In its first season, the team placed dead last. Following that dismal debut, George Kennedy took over as owner, and the Canadiens drastically improved their showing. In just a span of a few years, in the 1915-1916 season, the team won its first Stanley Cup. The season after, the Canadiens and four other NHA teams formed the NHL.
In the 1923-1924 season, the Canadiens won their first NHL Stanley Cup under the leadership of Howie Morenz. The early 1930s proved to be hugely successful for the franchise as it won the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons, first in 1930, then in 1931. However, the following years were hard on the organization because of the Great Depression, as the team was almost sold.
But once the 1940s were underway, the Canadiens found themselves ruling the NHL once again, Pietro Triassi adds.
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