Find out about the Montreal Canadiens' ownership history, group, and board of directors.
The Montreal Canadiens are a household franchise in the National Hockey League today. It is the most decorated franchise in NHL history.
The Canadiens were founded in 1909 and are one of the oldest continuously operating professional hockey teams and a member of the NHL’s original six franchise. The team has won twenty-four Stanley Cup titles.
Who owns the Montreal Canadiens?
The Montreal Canadiens is owned by Geoff Molson. The Molson family has been at the helm of affairs for several years.
Montreal Canadiens ownership structure
Geoff Molson
Geoffrey Eric Molson is a Canadian businessman. He is the CEO and co-owner of the Montreal Canadiens alongside his brothers, Andrew Molson and Justin Molson.
Geoff Molson purchased the Montreal Canadiens National Hockey League franchise in 2009 from George Gillett Jr for around $575 million.
Montreal Canadiens ownership history
J. Ambrose O'Brien
John Ambrose O'Brien was the founding owner of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League in 1909, as a charter member of the National Hockey Association (NHA), and the forerunner of the National Hockey League.
George Kennedy
George Kennedy paid J. $7,500 to Ambrose O'Brien and took over the Canadiens organisation on November 12, 1910.
Joseph Cattarinich, Leo Dandurand and Louis A. Letourneau
On November 3, 1921, the Estate of George Kennedy sold the Canadiens franchise team for $11,000 to businessmen Joseph Cattarinich, Leo Dandurand and Louis A. Letourneau.
J. Ernest Savard, Maurice Forget, and Louis Gélinas
The investment group that includes J. Ernest Savard, Maurice Forget, and Louis Gélinas acquired the Montreal Canadiens in 1935 for $165,000 in September 1935.
George N. Gillett Jr
Molson family
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