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Canadiens' tallest fan is 7-foot-9 college basketball sensation Olivier Rioux
TL;DR
Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 college basketball player, is recognized as the tallest fan of the Montreal Canadiens. His height makes him a standout supporter during the NHL playoffs.
Key points
- Olivier Rioux is 7-foot-9 tall
- He is a college basketball player
- Rioux is a fan of the Montreal Canadiens
- The Canadiens are pursuing Stanley Cup glory
- They last won the Stanley Cup in 1993
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Olivier Rioux
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The Montreal Canadiens have an intense fanbase, and the Habs are trying to give them the ultimate celebration for the first time since 1993.
But as the NHL's all-time championship franchise chases a return to Stanley Cup glory, one fan stands above all the rest, literally.
The Canadiens must have the tallest fan of these NHL playoffs -- 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux.
Rioux is a college basketball player in the NCAA ranks. He spent the last two seasons at the University of Florida, where the Gators won a national title in 2025 (despite Rioux redshirting and not playing at all).
The big fella transferred this offseason to UC-Irvine, where he might have a better chance of playing time as he works on expanding his relatively limited skillset.
In the meantime, Rioux is rooting on the Habs.
There's this moment of him being interviewed and looking really tall:
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And then there's this, of Rioux with Habs defenseman Lane Hutson:
Q&A
Who is Olivier Rioux and why is he notable?
Olivier Rioux is a 7-foot-9 college basketball player known for being the tallest fan of the Montreal Canadiens.
What team does Olivier Rioux support as a fan?
Olivier Rioux is a fan of the Montreal Canadiens, a team in the NHL.
When did the Montreal Canadiens last win the Stanley Cup?
The Montreal Canadiens last won the Stanley Cup in 1993.