Hockey Hall of Fame Goalie, Bernie Parent, has died at his home in Avalon, New Jersey at the age of 80.
Parent played for teams several teams: Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, but most notably: the Philadelphia Flyers. Parent was particularly beloved by the city of Philadelphia for his principal role in conceiving the team’s Stanley Cup Championship wins in 1974 and 1975.
Born in Montreal, in 1945, Parent was a French Canadian not only known for his athleticism, but also his joyful personality.
In the 1973-1974 season, Parent won 47 games, which brought him an NHL record that stood for over 30 years. That same year, led the league with a 1.89 goals-against average accompanied by 12 shut-out games. These accomplishments earned him a Vezina Trophy that year.
The end of the 1974 Stanley Cup Final came when Parent shut out the Boston Bruins in game six with a 1-0 win. His 2.02 goals-against average during the championship allowed him to win the MVP title that year.
The same thing happened the next year for the Philadelphia Flyers, with Parent playing a key role once again. Parent won 44 games in the 1974-1975 regular season. In game six once again, he shut out the Buffalo Sabres for a 2-0 win and another championship trophy, complete with another MVP title.
After his hockey career ended, Parent worked as a team ambassador for many years for the Philadelphia Flyers and in 1984 was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame.
Parent is survived by his wife, Gini Parent, his three children, six grandchildren, as well as two great-grandchildren.
