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30 most iconic logos in sports

By Jeremy Lambert

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 23: A general view of George M. Steinbrenner Field as players and coaches from the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees line-up during the National Anthem prior to the Spring Training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Yankees defeated the Tigers 3-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 23: A general view of George M. Steinbrenner Field as players and coaches from the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees line-up during the National Anthem prior to the Spring Training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Yankees defeated the Tigers 3-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /
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MONTREAL, QC – DECEMBER 13: A view of centre ice with the Canadiens logo prior to the official inauguration of the Bleu Blanc Bouge rink by the Montreal Canadiens, NHL and NHLPA at Park De Mesy on December 13, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis NHLI via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC – DECEMBER 13: A view of centre ice with the Canadiens logo prior to the official inauguration of the Bleu Blanc Bouge rink by the Montreal Canadiens, NHL and NHLPA at Park De Mesy on December 13, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis NHLI via Getty Images) /

Montreal Canadiens

Much like every other team in the history of sports, the Canadiens use a C as part of their logo. Imagine if the letter C didn’t exist in the alphabet. Sports would be doomed. Since the Maple Leafs stole the national symbol of Canada as their logo, the Canadiens had no choice but to respond in the most petty way possible.

They named their entire team after the country.

Even if you’re American or Swedish or Finnish or from any country not Canada, and you’re playing for Montreal, you’re a Canadien. You have to change your entire nationality if you are drafted to, signed by, or traded to Montreal. That’s how the NHL works and that how badly Montreal wants to be Canada’s team.

Now, how does the H come into play? I’m glad I asked. The H stands for Hockey. Just in case you forgot what sport you’re playing/watching.

There’s nothing subtle about the Montreal logo. When you look at it, you’re reminded that the team is in Canada and you’re reminded that you’re watching hockey. It would be like the Atlanta Falcons changing their logo to giant AF lettering. It could stand for Atlanta Football, American Football or A Fumbled 28-3 Lead.

Not only do the Canadiens represent Canada and Hockey in their logo, but their color scheme is red, white, and blue. They have all three major parts of the NHL represented in their logo: Canada, America, and Hockey. People make fun of the Canadiens for not winning a Stanley Cup since 1993. But if you think about it, they’ve won every Stanley Cup in history.

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