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The Canadiens were formed in 1909 by a Mr. Ambrose O’Brien. They played in the National Hockey Association from 1909/10 to the 1916/17 season. They first wore their famous red sweaters with the big C in the 1914/15 season.They were charter members of the new NHL in 1917 and have operated ever since.
