Vancouver Canucks Release Heartfelt Statement After the Passing of Hockey Hall of Fame Goaltender Ken Dryden
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The Vancouver Canucks released a statement on their social media accounts on Friday night after the passing of a legendary Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender at the age of 78.
It's been a tough year for the hockey world as we've sadly lost a number of great athletes and people, including former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Frank Caprice, who passed away at the age of 63 back in early June.
With just weeks to go until the start of the 2025-26 season, the hockey world is in mourning once again, as one of the greatest goaltenders the game, Ken Dryden, has ever seen has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer.
Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden passes away at the age of 78
In a post on social media just after 12:30 am Eastern Time (9:30 pm PT), the Montreal Canadiens announced that Ken Dryden, the legendary netminder that backstopped the club to six Stanley Cups in the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 78.
"The entire Montreal Canadiens organization was saddened to learn of the passing of Ken Dryden, who passed away peacefully on Friday at the age of 78 after a courageous battle with cancer." the Canadiens said.
The Vancouver Canucks, who happened to be the club that Ken Dryden defeated the most in his NHL career - recording 23 wins in 28 games, released a statement regarding his passing and sent their condolences to his family.
"The Vancouver Canucks are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hockey Hall of Famer, Ken Dryden. A six-time Stanley Cup champion, multiple award-winner, distinguished author, and public servant, his impact was felt far beyond the crease.
On behalf of the entire Canucks organization, our players, staff and fans, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Ken's family, friends and to all who admired him. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of hockey players and thinkers.
He will be profoundly missed and forever remembered." the Canucks said.
On behalf of the entire Canucks organization, our players, staff and fans, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Ken's family, friends and to all who admired him. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of hockey players and thinkers.
He will be profoundly missed and forever remembered." the Canucks said.
Dryden's National Hockey League career lasted just eight seasons, but he certainly made his mark, winning six Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, five Vezina Trophies, the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1971 and Calder Memorial Trophy in 1972.
Outside of the NHL, Dryden suited up in four games for Team Canada during the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union, including the final contest - Game 8, where Paul Henderson's late goal gave his nation the victory amid a tense geopolitical climate at the height of the Cold War.
After retiring from professional hockey, Dryden authored several books, including The Game in 1983 and also worked as a commentator at three Winter Olympics, including the Miracle on Ice game in 1980.
Dryden also worked as the President of the Toronto Maple Leafs between 1997 and 2004 before moving into politics where he was a Liberal Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2011 and was the Minister of Social Development from 2004 to 2006.
In 1983, four years after retiring, Dryden was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and a little over two decades later, saw his number 29 raised to the rafters at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
The thoughts of everyone here at Canucks Daily are with the family, friends and former teammates of Ken Dryden at this difficult time.
Source: Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens mourn the passing of Ken Dryden
The Montreal Canadiens mourn the passing of Ken Dryden
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