Bernie Parent
Ice hockey player, two-time Stanley Cup champion
Born
April 3rd, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player and coach, achieved significant recognition for playing as a goaltender primarily with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 1970s. Parent won the Stanley Cup with the Flyers in 1974 and 1975, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs both times. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching roles and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984.
Won Stanley Cup with Philadelphia Flyers in 1974
Won Stanley Cup with Philadelphia Flyers in 1975
Received the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1974
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984
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