Who won the Stanley Cup 11 times?

The Montreal Canadiens, also known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They have won the Stanley Cup 24 times.

The team was founded in 1909 and has been a part of the National Hockey League (NHL) since its inception in 1917. Over the years, the Canadiens have established themselves as one of the most successful and storied franchises in the history of the NHL.

Their 24 Stanley Cup wins is a testament to how frequently they have dominated the competition during their existence. The Stanley Cup is the most prestigious trophy in professional ice hockey. It is awarded annually to the team that wins four best-of-seven series in the NHL playoffs.

The Canadiens have won the Cup more times than any other team in NHL history. The next closest is the Toronto Maple Leafs at 13.

The Canadiens won their first Stanley Cup in 1916. They went on to win 23 more over the next several decades. Some of their most notable Cup wins include their five consecutive championships between 1956-1960, and four consecutive between 1976-1979.

Their 1993 Cup win ended an eight-year championship drought and sparked a resurgence of success for the team. They have not won the Cup since, but did reach the Finals in 2021.

Man Behind 11 Stanley Cup Victorys

Habs legend Henri Richard was well-known for his impressive record of 11 Stanley Cup wins. He spent his entire 20-year NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, where he became a dominant player and fan favorite. Despite passing away from Alzheimer's disease in March 2020, Richard's legacy lives on. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1979.

Richard is remembered for putting up impressive stats. He compiled 358 goals, 688 assists, and 1,046 points in 1,258 career games. He also served as the Canadiens' captain from 1971 to 1975.

Henri was also a valuable member of the "Flying Frenchman" during their run of five consecutive championships, starting in 1956. His success on the ice has cemented his place as one of the greatest Montreal Canadiens players of all-time.

On December 10, 1975, Henri Richard officially retired from the NHL. In recognition of his contributions to the sport and the Montreal Canadiens, the team honored him by retiring his jersey. Henri requested that the proceeds from the jersey retirement ceremony be donated towards building a gymnasium for an orphanage.