Bernie Parent

Ice hockey player, two-time Stanley Cup champion

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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