Habs 365 - (Hockey 365) by Mike Commito (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Now you can cheer for the Habs every day of the year!

The Montreal Canadiens are one of the most storied franchises in hockey. No club has won more Stanley Cups than the Canadiens, but they are about so much more than championships. For many French Canadians and fans around the world, the Habs are a source of pride and an inherent part of their identity.

From Maurice Richard inspiring generations of French Canadians in La Belle Province to how the infamous "Richard Riot" may have helped spark a revolution in Quebec, the bleu, blanc, et rouge have been an important part of many people's lives, on and off the ice. You can now relive some of the team's rich history and memorable moments, such as the club's origins in 1909, their first overall selection in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, and the 24 Stanley Cups in between. You'll even find some obscure incidents, like the time "the Gumper" got egged, and some of the more heartwarming moments, like when the Montreal faithful welcomed back captain Saku Koivu after his battle against cancer. Chances are, if you're holding this book in your hands, you're a Habs fan, and with every turn of the page you'll fall in love with the team all over again.

Review Quotes

A must-have for all who bleed bleu, blanc, et rouge.-- "James Duthie, author of Beauties: Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories"

Just when you think you know everything about your favourite hockey team along comes Mike Commito to open your eyes.-- "Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts"

It's fitting that Mike has so nicely assembled 365 days of Montreal Canadiens history here because many fans of this team live - and perish - with the Canadiens 25 hours a day, eight days a week. A perfect, breezy addition to the library of any Habs fan, or anyone with a love of hockey history.-- "Dave Stubbs, Columnist and Historian, NHL.com"

Mike Commito's Hockey 365 series have become NHL "bibles" for me.-- "Stan Fischler, America's foremost hockey historian"

Mike Commito is one of hockey's best historians.-- "Dan Robson, Sportsnet senior writer"

About the Author

Mike Commito is a hockey historian and author of the Hockey 365 series. His work has been featured on Sportsnet and the Athletic and in the Hockey News and the Sudbury Star, his local newspaper. In 2018, one of his articles received the Paul Kitchen Award from the Society for International Hockey Research. Mike has also had the opportunity to write more than 60 stories for five different NHL teams; his goal is to have a byline with every club. Mike has a Ph.D. in history from McMaster University. In 2003, he became eligible to be drafted to the NHL but is still waiting for the call. Mike lives in Sudbury, Ontario.