Youppi!
| Youppi | |
|---|---|
Youppi as the Canadiens' mascot | |
| Team | Montreal Canadiens (formerly Montreal Expos) |
| Description | Furry orange creature |
| Origin of name | French word for "Yippee!" |
| First seen | 1979 (Expos) 2005 (Canadiens) |
| Last seen | 2004 (Expos) |
| Related mascot(s) | Souki, Gritty |
| Hall of Fame | voted December 2019 inducted June 2020 |
Youppi (sometimes branded as Youppi!) (French pronunciation: [jupi] or French pronunciation: [jʊp.pi], French for Yippee!) is the official mascot for the Montreal Canadiens, and former longtime mascot of the Montreal Expos. Youppi wears an "!" instead of a jersey number.