Montreal Canadiens Youppi! Mascot Advent Calendar 2026

Designed in 1979 by former Jim Henson workshop creator Bonnie Erickson with bright tangerine fur honoring fan favorite Rusty Staub, Youppi! holds a singular place in North American sports history. After decades at Olympic Stadium, he made headlines in 2005 as the first mascot in professional sports to switch leagues when he stepped onto the Bell Center ice for the Montreal Canadiens—a cross-sport legacy recognized with his 2020 Mascot Hall of Fame induction. The Montreal Canadiens Youppi! Mascot Advent Calendar 2026 brings that infectious Montreal hockey spirit home for a 24-day December countdown.

From the Bell Center Locker Room to Your Holiday Mantel

Framed in the club’s classic bleu-blanc-rouge palette, the upright rigid paperboard box sets the scene before the first compartment is opened. The full-wrap exterior illustration depicts Youppi! in a red Canadiens home sweater and plush Santa hat holding a hockey stick inside a festively trimmed locker room, flanked by the iconic CH crest and a golden callout badge marking Day 24: Rare / Gold. Its structured paperboard walls hold their shape cleanly on a hearth mantel, home bar, or fan-cave shelf throughout the winter season.

Each day from December 1 through Christmas Eve reveals a miniature three-dimensional molded Youppi! figurine capturing the mascot’s expressive orange fur, wide grin, and signature Canadiens jersey. Rather than repeating a single static mold, the 24-piece lineup alternates between authentic Bell Center hockey action and cozy winter celebrations.

Game-Day Action & Winter Poses Across 24 Days

Hockey supporters will spot miniature sculptures of Youppi! tending goal in full leg pads in front of a red-and-white net, driving a miniature blue-and-white ice resurfacer vehicle, lifting a silver-toned championship trophy cup, skating in full stride, raising a red #1 foam finger, holding an ADMIT ONE game ticket, and stretching a knit-style GO HABS GO fan scarf overhead. Seasonal poses round out the calendar with Youppi! dressed in a full crimson Santa coat, carving down a slope on a snowboard base, trimming an evergreen Christmas tree, sipping from a hot cocoa mug, carrying a red toy sack, and holding a wreath and oversized CH ornament.

Built-In Display Bases for Desk & Fan-Cave Arrangements

Every miniature figurine in the 24-day set is molded onto a flat white circular or oval pedestal base that echoes the look of fresh arena ice. These integrated bases keep top-heavy poses—such as the ice resurfacer, goalie net, and trophy scenes—steady on wood shelving, glass display cabinets, or office desks without tipping. Long after December 25, Habs collectors can keep their favorite game-day poses lined up beside pucks and framed jerseys while storing seasonal pieces neatly inside the original box.