"Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, but he was also an exceptional man,"
"Behind the mask he was larger than life. We mourn today not only the loss of the cornerstone of one of hockey's greatest dynasties but also a family man, a thoughtful citizen and a gentleman who deeply impacted our lives and communities across generations."
"From the moment Ken Dryden joined the Montreal Canadiens as a 23-year-old rookie in 1971, he made an immediate and lasting impact on the NHL, the Canadiens franchise and the goaltending position,"
"Ken's love for his country was evident both on and off the ice."
Ken Dryden died at age 78 after battling cancer and passed away peacefully at his home while his family requested privacy. Dryden backstopped the Montreal Canadiens to six Stanley Cup championships during his eight NHL seasons from 1970-71 to 1978-79. Career honors included the Calder Trophy, five Vezina Trophies, the Conn Smythe in 1971, six All-Star selections, and induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Dryden posted a 258-57-74 regular-season record with a .922 save percentage, a 2.24 goals-against average, 46 shutouts, and an 80-32 playoff record. He retired at age 31 in 1979 and was noted for his relaxed glove-and-blocker pose on the stick.
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