MONTREAL (AP) — Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died after a fight with cancer. He was 78. The Canadiens announced his death early Saturday, saying Dryden’s family asked for privacy. A team spokesperson said a close friend of Dryden’s appointed by the family contacted …
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Dryden dies at 78, Hall of Fame goalie won Stanley Cup 6 times
“Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, but he was also an exceptional man,” Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said. “Behind the mask he was larger than life. We mourn today not only the loss of the cornerstone of one of hockey’s greatest dynasties, but also a family man, a thoughtful citizen, and a gentleman who deeply impacted our lives and communities …
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Ken Dryden, Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who won six Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s, died Friday after a battle with cancer, the team announced. He was 78. “Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, but he was also an exceptional man. Behind the mask he was larger than life. We mourn today not only the loss …
Read More »Ken Dryden, legendary Montreal Canadiens goalie, dies at age 78
Ken Dryden, the Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who backstopped the Montreal Canadiens’ 1970s dynasty, died on Friday at age 78 from cancer, the Canadiens announced. Dryden was one of the greatest goalies in NHL history despite playing only seven full seasons. A fascinating intellectual beyond the rink, he retired in the middle of his prime — after winning six …
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