As a result, the National Hockey Association (NHA) was founded on December 2, 1909, and Les Canadiens were created two days later, initially financed by O'Brien with the intent of transferring ownership to francophone sportsmen in Montreal as soon as possible.
Como resultado, o 2 de decembro de 1909 fundouse a National Hockey Association (NHA), e Les Canadiens foron creados dous días máis tarde, inicialmente financiados por O'Brien co intento de transferir a propiedade a deportistas francófonos de Montreal canto antes.