The Montreal Canadiens, or "Habs," are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, competing in the NHL’s Atlantic Division. Since 1996, they’ve played at Bell Centre, previously known as Molson Centre, after decades at the historic Montreal Forum. The Canadiens are one of the NHL's "Original Six" teams and have a rich legacy, having been founded in 1909, making them the oldest continuously operating professional hockey team.
With 24 Stanley Cup championships, the Canadiens hold the record for the most in NHL history, dominating as champions in 23 of those wins since the NHL's inception. Their 1992-93 victory marked the last time a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup. Their impressive legacy spans well over a century, positioning the Canadiens as one of North America’s oldest sports franchises.
Who is the Montreal Canadiens Head Coach 2024?
According to the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens' head coach is Martin St-Louis. He was appointed the 32nd head coach in franchise history in June 2022, after initially joining as an interim head coach in February 2022. As a former player, he collected 1,033 points over 16 seasons, winning a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004 and multiple individual awards, including the Hart and Art Ross Trophies.
After playing four seasons with the University of Vermont and going undrafted, he began his professional journey in 1997 with Cleveland of the International Hockey League. His performance earned him a contract with the Calgary Flames in 1998, though he initially split time between the NHL and the AHL.
In 2000, St. Louis signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he broke out as an elite player. By 2003-04, he led the NHL in points, won the Art Ross and Hart Trophies, and helped the Lightning secure their first Stanley Cup, scoring a critical double-overtime goal in Game 6 of the Finals. He retired after a final stint with the New York Rangers in 2015 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.
Martin St. Louis' physical attributes
Derek Lalonde has the following as his physical attributes:
| Martin St. Louis | Physical Attributes |
| Age | June 18, 1975 (age 49) |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb) |
Martin St. Louis' age
Martin St. Louis, born on June 18, 1975, is currently 49 years old.
Martin St. Louis' height
Martin St. Louis stands at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm).
Martin St. Louis' weight
Martin St. Louis weighs 182 pounds (83 kg).
Montreal Canadiens Head Coaches year by year
According to Statmuse, Martin St. Louis has been head coach since 2023, with a record of 66-91-24. Before him, Dominique Ducharme coached in 2022, achieving a record of 22-49-11. Claude Julien held two terms (2021 and 2017-2018), with records of 24-21-11 and 45-47-14, including playoff success in 2021.
Historically, legendary coaches like Scotty Bowman (1972-1979) achieved an outstanding 419-110-105 record with five Stanley Cup wins. Other memorable leaders include Jacques Demers (1993-1996) and Pat Burns (1989-1992), both with playoff success.
| YEARS | TEAM | RECORD (REG) | RECORD (PST) |
| Martin St. Louis | 2023-2025 | 66-91-24 | |
| Dominique Ducharme | 2022 | 22-49-11 | |
| Claude Julien | 2021 | 24-21-11 | 13-9-0 |
| Claude Julien | 2017-2018 | 45-47-14 | |
| Michel Therrien | 2013-2017 | 194-121-37 | 17-17-0 |
| Randy Cunneyworth | 2012 | 18-23-9 | |
| Jacques Martin | 2010-2012 | 96-75-25 | 12-14-0 |
| Bob Gainey | 2009 | 6-6-4 | 0-4-0 |
| Guy Carbonneau | 2007-2009 | 124-83-23 | 5-7-0 |
| Claude Julien | 2006 | 19-16-6 | |
| Bob Gainey | 2006 | 23-15-3 | 2-4-0 |
| Claude Julien | 2003-2004 | 53-46-10-9 | 4-7-0-0 |
| Michel Therrien | 2001-2003 | 77-77-23-13 | 6-6-0-0 |
| Alain Vigneault | 1998-2001 | 109-118-35-4 | 4-6-0 |
| Mario Tremblay | 1996-1997 | 71-63-25 | 3-8-0 |
| Jacques Laperriere | 1996 | 0-1-0 | |
| Jacques Demers | 1993-1996 | 107-86-27 | 19-8-0 |
| Pat Burns | 1989-1992 | 174-104-42 | 30-26-0 |
| Jean Perron | 1986-1988 | 126-84-30 | 30-18-0 |
| Jacques Lemaire | 1984-1985 | 48-37-12 | 15-12-0 |
| Bob Berry | 1982-1984 | 116-71-36 | 2-6-0 |
| Claude Ruel | 1980-1981 | 77-33-20 | 6-7-0 |
| Bernie Geoffrion | 1980 | 15-9-6 | |
| Scotty Bowman | 1972-1979 | 419-110-105 | 70-28-0 |
| Claude Ruel | 1969-1971 | 95-49-31 | 12-2-0 |
Montreal Canadiens Managers 2024
This is a look at the managers in the Montreal Canadiens team as per the NHL official site -
| Managers | Position |
| Jeff Gorton | Executive Vice President, Hockey Operations |
| Kent Hughes | General Manager |
| John Sedgwick | Assistant General Manager |
| Martin Lapointe | Director of Player Personnel and Amateur Scouting |
| Nick Bobrov | Co-director of Amateur Scouting |
| Vincent Lecavalier | Special Advisor to Hockey Operations |
| Claudine Crépin | Director, Team Services and Hockey Administration |
| Alex Case | Director, Team Services |
| Niki Reboulis | Executive Assistant to the EVP and General Manager |
Montreal Canadiens Staff 2024
This is a look at the other staff in the Montreal Canadiens team as per the NHL official site -
| Staff | Position |
| Patrick Langlois | Head Equipment Manager |
| Francis St-Pierre | Assistant to the Equipment Manager |
| Pierre Leclair | Assistant to the Equipment Manager |
| Pierre Ouellette | Assistant to the Equipment Manager |
| Anthony Des Ormeaux | Assistant to the Equipment Manager |
| Jim Ramsay | Director, Sports Medicine, Performance and Head Athletic Therapist |
| Maxime Gauthier | Head Physiotherapist |
| Sebastian Buna | Assistant Athletic Therapist |
| Daniel Chammas | Assistant Athletic Therapist |
| Matt Moore | Massage Therapist and Assistant Athletic Therapist |
FAQs Montreal Canadiens coach
A. Martin St. Louis played as a right wing.
A. Martin St. Louis played for the Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, Lausanne HC, and the New York Rangers.
A. Martin St. Louis is from Laval, Quebec, Canada.
A. No, Martin St. Louis was undrafted.
A. Martin St. Louis was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.
