Legend Canadian goalkeeper Ken Dryden at 78 – Hockey Writer – Montreal Canadian
Friday was a sad day for the hockey world as former Montreal Canadian goalkeeper and Canadian legend Ken Dryden died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. Dryden is not only remembered by what he offers on the ice, but also serves as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs before his career in law, education and politics.
Dryden was born on August 8, 1947 in Hamilton, Ontario. He played in American college hockey at Cornell University and was selected by the Boston Bruins, ranking 14th in the 1964 NHL Draft. Eventually, he made his debut with the Canadiens in March 1971, the beginning of an outstanding hockey career.
Ken Dryden’s career
Dryden’s first NHL playoffs came after six regular season games with the Canadians in 1970-71. He helped the team reach the Stanley Cup final, winning the Holy Grail of Holy Grail in his first season with the team. On top of that, Dryden was awarded the Conn Smyth Trophy, becoming the most valuable player in the playoffs.
Since then, his career has grown further. The following season, he made the Calder Trophy as a rookie in the league of the year. He is a member of the Canadians’ five Stanley Cup teams, including four consecutive teams from 1975-76 to 1978-79.
He was also the five-time winner of the Vezina Trophy – locking the awards from 1975 to 1979, making him one of the most important goalkeepers of the time.
Dryden retired relatively early at 31, but finished a bunch before he did that. He finished with 258 wins, 57 losses and 74 tieds with career savings percentage (SV%) at .922 and 2.24 goals (GAA).
He helped the Canadian backstage win a Summit Series against the Soviet Union, a journey he eventually wrote in the writing process after his career. Dryden helped Canada win eight games with the help of the unforgettable Paul Henderson goal that helped them win.
Dryton pursues bigger dreams
After his career, Dryden joined the Maple Leafs as president from 1997 to 2004, a promising appointment for the team, who saw two finals of the Eastern Conference during their tenure. He will eventually continue to write multiple books – including game,,,,, series and a biography of another NHL legend Scotty Bowman.
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He eventually incorporated it into law and taught at various universities in Canada, and became a member of the Liberal Party in 2004 when he was appointed Minister of Social Development by Prime Minister Paul Martin.
Dryden even held a seat for the party’s questionable time in 2006 and 2008, just like his political career on the ice – in class and in peace – regardless of career or task to create longevity for him.
Dryden has a well documented influence on Canada and hockey games, so he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983 once he was eligible for participation.
He has also been named to the NHL’s top 100 list, another definition achievement of his position in the hockey world.
His wife Lynda and their two children survived Dryden will remain a household name for the next few years – for hockey fans and those involved in Canadian politics.
