Summary
Ken Dryden, a famous goalie for the Montreal Canadiens, died at the age of 78 after battling cancer. He was known for helping his team win six Stanley Cup titles during the 1970s and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983.
Key Facts
- Ken Dryden played as a goalie for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.
- He helped the Canadiens win six Stanley Cup championships.
- Dryden won several awards, including the Calder Trophy for best rookie and the Vezina Trophy for best goalie five times.
- He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983.
- Dryden was known for his unique pose of resting his arms on his stick.
- He retired from professional hockey at age 31 in 1979.
- Dryden also had a career as a broadcaster, author, and politician after retiring from hockey.
- He died at his home after a battle with cancer, as announced by his family and the Canadiens organization.
