Montreal is the spiritual home of hockey in Canada. The Canadiens have won 24 Stanley Cups — the most in NHL history — and the city hosted the first organized indoor hockey game in 1875. The language of hockey is often credited as being shaped in Montreal. In RinkStop's database, Montreal (population 1.8 million, Quebec) is part of the Greater Montreal market; organized hockey has been played here since 1909. RinkStop currently tracks 6 ice rinks, 6 teams, and 0 youth programs in Montreal.

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Montreal Hockey

Hockey in Montreal, Canada: RinkStop currently tracks 6 hockey teams and 6 ice rinks in the Montreal area. Browse the directory below for leagues, teams, and rink details across Canada.

Montreal is home to 6 hockey teams and 6 ice rinks. Browse listings below, claim your listing if you're listed, or add a new listing if we're missing something.

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Hockey in Montreal

Hockey in Montreal spans 2 teams in PWHL Women, 2 teams in U SPORTS, 1 team in National Hockey League. Junior hockey programs feed into higher levels of the sport, providing a development path for young players in the region. Montreal also has a presence in the PWHL, the top professional women's hockey league.

With 6 rinks, Montreal can host simultaneous games, practices, and tournaments. Notable facilities include Arena de Lachine, Bell Centre, Centre Pierre Charbonneau. This infrastructure is the backbone of the city's hockey scene, supporting everything from youth leagues to adult recreational play.

Montreal sits within the broader Canada hockey landscape.

Montreal has a population of 1.8 million and is part of the Greater Montreal, one of the country's major metropolitan areas.

Hockey in Montreal at a glance

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1.8 million

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1909

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🏆 Hockey Leagues in Montreal

4 leagues are represented by teams in Montreal. Click through for full rosters, schedules, and standings.

PWHL Women2 teams U SPORTS2 teams National Hockey League1 team Professional Women's Hockey League1 team

🏒 Hockey Teams in Montreal

⛸️ Ice Rinks in Montreal

Arena de Lachine

League/Tenant: LHJQ – Lachine Maroons | Cap 1,500.

Bell Centre

📍 1909 Ave des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC H3B 5E8

League/Tenant: NHL – Montreal Canadiens | Built: 1996 | Cap 21,105 max. Largest hockey arena in Canada. 24x Stanley Cup home (Habs franchise). World's most-attended hockey venue historically.

Centre Pierre Charbonneau

League/Tenant: Community / multi-sport | Built: 1957 | Cap 2,700.

Maurice Richard Arena

League/Tenant: Various community | Built: 1962 | Cap 4,750. Named after 'The Rocket'. Historic Montreal arena.

McConnell Arena

League/Tenant: McGill Redmen / Martlets (university) | Built: 1956 | Cap 1,600. McGill University.

Verdun Auditorium

League/Tenant: PWHL – Montreal Victoire (practice) | Built: 1939 | Cap 4,114. Historic arena. Former Canadiens farm team home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hockey in Montreal

What hockey scene is in Montreal?

Montreal is a Canada hockey market tracked by RinkStop. Montreal is the spiritual home of hockey in Canada. The Canadiens have won 24 Stanley Cups — the most in NHL history — and the city hosted the first organized indoor hockey game in 1875. The language of hockey is often credited as being shaped in Montreal. Our directory currently lists 6 teams, 6 ice rinks, and 0 youth programs here.

How many ice rinks are there in Montreal?

RinkStop currently tracks 6 indoor ice rinks in Montreal, including Arena de Lachine, Bell Centre, Centre Pierre Charbonneau. The full list is below; if you operate a rink we are missing, you can claim your rink listing.

How many hockey teams play in Montreal?

We currently track 6 hockey teams in Montreal. These teams are spread across 4 leagues, including PWHL Women (2 teams), U SPORTS (2 teams), National Hockey League (1 team). Browse the team list below to see logos, league affiliations, and links to each team's full profile.

Does Montreal have a professional hockey team?

RinkStop does not currently list a professional hockey team based in Montreal. Amateur, junior, college, and youth programs may still be active — see the team list below for what we have on file.

Can my kid play youth hockey in Montreal?

RinkStop does not currently list youth hockey programs in Montreal. For nearby options, browse the parent Canada directory or search the full hockey directory.

How is hockey organized in Canada?

Ice hockey in Canada is organized by Hockey Canada and thirteen regional Member Branches. Canada fields the national men's and women's teams and is a founding member of the IIHF. The NHL — founded in Montreal in 1917 — operates seven Canadian franchises across Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) — formed from the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL — drafts players… Browse the full Canada directory →

How big is Montreal and how long has hockey been played there?

Montreal has a population of 1.8 million and is part of Greater Montreal; organized hockey has been played here since 1909. These figures come from public census and federation records — RinkStop does not estimate them ourselves.

How current is the data on this page?

RinkStop updates rink, team, and program listings as operators edit them through listing claims. Counts above reflect what was in our database when this page was last rendered. If you spot a missing rink or team, the fastest fix is to claim the listing and add it.