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A Jersey Built From Decades of Habs History, Not a Single Era

A Jersey Built From Decades of Habs History, Not a Single Era

The Montreal Canadiens' jerseys for outdoor games have traditionally drawn from a specific point in the franchise's past, but the 2026 Heritage Classic sweater takes a more layered approach, pulling design elements from multiple eras of the team's storied history simultaneously.

A genuine milestone as Fanatics' first Heritage Classic design

This jersey marks Fanatics' first Heritage Classic release since taking over as the NHL's official on-ice outfitter — a notable transition point for how these commemorative outdoor game jerseys are designed and produced going forward.

Classic colours reimagined with a genuinely vintage touch

Rather than the team's standard red and blue, the jersey adds a vintage off-white trim alongside the classic colour scheme — a deliberate design choice specifically intended to evoke the look of eras past rather than simply replicating the current standard home jersey in a new context.

"Les Habitants" appearing for the first time on this specific detail

In a genuinely new touch for Canadiens jerseys, the words "Les Habitants" appear on the back collar — a direct reference to the team's nickname origin, marking the first time this specific detail has been included in this way.

A fleur-de-lis loop label honouring Quebec heritage

The jersey's loop label features a fleur-de-lis, a symbol directly tied to the province of Quebec — grounding the design specifically in regional identity alongside the team's own history.

The classic CH crest redrawn with genuine period-accurate detailing

The iconic CH crest has been redrawn in felt with running-stitch detailing, specifically designed to echo the construction techniques and visual style of jerseys from past decades — a meaningful departure from the flat, modern crest application used on standard current jerseys.

Part of a genuinely significant outdoor game milestone

This marks Montreal's fifth outdoor game in franchise history and its first since 2017 — the Canadiens meet the Winnipeg Jets at Princess Auto Stadium in Manitoba on October 25, giving this particular jersey genuine historical significance within the broader Heritage Classic series.

Premium and player-specific versions available

Beyond the standard jersey, a Premium Heritage Classic edition features a fully embroidered and appliquéd CH crest with the official event commemorative patch on the shoulder, and specific player versions are available featuring current Canadiens stars.

At a glance

Who it suits

This jersey suits Montreal Canadiens supporters wanting a genuine commemorative piece tied to a significant outdoor game milestone, blending historical design elements with official current-season branding. Anyone specifically wanting a particular player's name and number should check availability across the individual player jersey options within the same Heritage Classic collection. Shop the Montreal Canadiens Heritage Classic Jersey — **

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