Hockey

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If I wasn't already rooting for Montreal before(since they are the only Canadian team left, after all), I would be certainly rooting for them now. Having learned that an entire family in Montreal perished after their house dropped into a sinkhole, and that they were die-hard Habs fans, how could I not?

What a terrifying, horrible way to go.

[GRH]

Let's go Habs! I'll root for Montreal over Boston any day of the week!

[Tranny Sore-Ass Rex]

Why are they referred to as the "Habs"? Is there a reason for this moniker or are Canadians just curious folk?

I will say that I was shocked when they beat the Penguins. It just goes to show that hockey playoffs are an entirely different entity than that of any other sport's playoffs. Or the regular season for that matter. Those 16 wins are so difficult to achieve, it's no wonder the intensity level goes to 11 come the end of April.

[ila]

Originally Posted by Tranny Sore-Ass Rex

Why are they referred to as the "Habs"? Is there a reason for this moniker or are Canadians just curious folk?..........

It's short for les habitantes (possible spelling error). If I'm not mistaken it translates as the inhabitants (or possibly settlers). It goes back to the era of when Quebec was referred to as New France.

[Tranny Sore-Ass Rex]

Originally Posted by ila

It's short for les habitantes (possible spelling error). If I'm not mistaken it translates as the inhabitants (or possibly settlers). It goes back to the era of when Quebec was referred to as New France.

So in other words...Canadians are funny.

I kid because I can.

Thanks for the info, now I know.

I'm still rooting for the Sharks.

[smc]

Originally Posted by Tranny Sore-Ass Rex

So in other words...Canadians are funny.

I kid because I can.

Thanks for the info, now I know.

I'm still rooting for the Sharks.

I'm not sure why you say it's funny, but nevertheless ila has given only part of the story.

The translation is correct, but the use of the word habitantes (or habs) to describe the team relates directly to the tenuous relationship the Quebecois have with English Canada. There were many who simply could not stomach the idea of their team being called the Canadiens, even with the French spelling, and so the team kind of adopted two names for its fans. Even the shirt has the "H" for habitantes inside the "C" for Canadiens.

[Tranny Sore-Ass Rex]

Originally Posted by smc

I'm not sure why you say it's funny, but nevertheless ila has given only part of the story.

The translation is correct, but the use of the word habitantes (or habs) to describe the team relates directly to the tenuous relationship the Quebecois have with English Canada. There were many who simply could not stomach the idea of their team being called the Canadiens, even with the French spelling, and so the team kind of adopted two names for its fans. Even the shirt has the "H" for habitantes inside the "C" for Canadiens.

I meant funny as in odd. Not being French or Canadian, the difference in cultures is idiosyncratic to me.

Since becoming a Hockey fan many moons ago, I've always been curious as to why they were commonly referred to as the Habs. I knew the "H" stood for habs and the 'C' for Canadiens, but never knew why. Thanks for the information guys.

By the by, Philly is tied 3-3 with Boston at the end of the 2nd. The Bruins were up 3-0 at one point. Hell, Boston was up 3 GAMES! They only needed one more victory to continue their pursuit. If the Flyers pull off a victory, it will only be the the 4th time ever (not positive here, but I know it's a low number) that a team has been down 3 games and gone on to victory. I think the last time this happened was a series between Colorado and Vancouver. Colorado was in the same boat, up 3, and ended up on the losing end.

Stanley cup playoffs are great to watch even if your team isn't in it, which mine is not. And then...and then, they kick it up another notch for the finals!
Hockey...I love this sport.