 He also became fluent in French through his years in Europe, which was part of the reason he drew Conville's attention.The Miracles' nickname was inspired by the term "Moncton Miracle", which referred to the city of Moncton's comeback from recession in the 1980s.Conville described it by saying that it "connects with Moncton's history and symbolizes the strength, courage and toughness that this city has shown over the years."