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Bernie Parent, Flyers Hall of Fame Goalie and Two-Time Cup Champion, Dies at 80

He backstopped Philadelphia to its only Stanley Cups.

Former Flyers goalie Bernie Parent waves to the fans at the 2012 NHL Winter Classic Alumni game in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent (R) makes a kick save against the New York Rangers during the first period of the 2012 NHL Winter Classic Alumni ice hockey game at the Ballpark in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 31, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer

Overview

  • The Flyers confirmed his death Sunday at age 80 and did not release a cause.
  • Former teammate Joe Watson said Parent died overnight in his sleep.
  • Parent led the Flyers to championships in 1974 and 1975, winning the Conn Smythe and Vezina in both seasons.
  • He posted shutouts in the clinching games of those Finals—1-0 vs. Boston in 1974 and 2-0 vs. Buffalo in 1975.
  • His career ended after a right-eye injury in February 1979; the Flyers later retired his No. 1, he entered the Hall of Fame in 1984, and his family asked for donations to Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education.