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Philadelphia Honors Bernie Parent With Arena Tribute and Youth Hockey Pledge

The memorial spotlighted his championship pedigree alongside his decades of outreach through Ed Snider Youth Hockey.

Overview

  • Thousands gathered at Xfinity Mobile Arena as family, former teammates, Flyers leadership and fans celebrated the Hall of Fame goaltender’s life.
  • City Council President Kenyatta Johnson pledged $5,000 to Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education, which the organization said it will match two-to-one.
  • NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly praised Parent as one of the game’s greats and, more importantly, as a “stand-up man.”
  • Speakers including Bobby Clarke, Bill Clement and Joe Watson shared memories that underscored Parent’s central role in the Flyers’ 1974 and 1975 Stanley Cup titles.
  • Parent’s widow, Gini, said she will help carry forward his ambassador work with Ed Snider Youth Hockey, reflecting his lasting impact beyond the ice.