Who is Montreal Canadiens mascot Youppi!?

The Montreal Canadians are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal that competes in the National Hockey League under the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. They have been playing their home games at the Bell Centre since 1996 and before that, they used to play at the Montreal Forum for a long time.

The team was founded in 1909 and is one of the oldest ice hockey teams even before the NHL was established. Montreal are among the "Original Six" teams from the early days of the NHL. Notably, they are the most successful team, having 24 Stanley Cups.

Molson family owns the majority of the team and Geoff Molson serves as a chairman for them. Martin St. Louis is the head coach and Nick Suzuki is currently leading the team as captain. The Canadian Montreal team operates in both English and French language, making announcements and sharing information on their website.

During their home games, they sing the first part of their national anthem in French, and the chorus is sung in the English language. The Canadiens have their lucky mascot who has been entertaining fans since years named Youppi.

Montreal Canadiens mascot Youppi

The Montreal Canadiens mascot Youppie is a fun orange furry character known for his joyful presence among the fans. He keeps entertaining fans during the intense games to lighten and brighten the environment. Introduced in 2005, Youppie is renowned for its distinctive look, featuring vibrant energy and a wide grin.

Youppie is the first mascot to switch from one team to another in the history of the NHL. Originally, it belonged to the Montreal Expos baseball team before the NHL team Montreal Canadiens. Due to his fun nature and spirited presence at games, Youppie has become a favourite mascot among fans.

Montreal Canadiens mascot Youppi history

Youppie, the lucky mascot of the Montreal Canadiens, has a unique history in professional sports. It was originally created by Bonnie Erickson, a former Disney employee. Youppie was introduced in 1979 as the official mascot of the Montreal Expos, a Major League Baseball team.

For his furry and cute appearance, he became a beloved figure in the Montreal sports scene. However, Youppie faced an uncertain future when his team Expos shifted to Washington D.C. in 2004. The Montreal Canadiens adopted Youppie as their official mascot in 2005, making him the first mascot to shift from one professional sports team to another. Since then, Youppie has never failed to entertain fans with his fun and spirited energy. He is maintaining the status symbol of the Montreal sports pride.

In June 2020, Youppie achieved significant success by becoming the first mascot from the Canadiens team to be named in The Mascot Hall of Fame. The decision to include the mascot in the Hall of Fame requires a lengthy voting process and input from the public and fans. Recognizing Youppie in the Hall of Fame reflects his popularity and special place in the hearts of fans. In 2022, the Montreal Canadiens introduced another fun element to their games, an "unofficial official mascot" specifically for the Reverse Retro series that season.