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Bernie Parent was an ice hockey player, born on April 3, 1945 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Bernie Parent died on September 21, 2025, aged 80. Awards on record include Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy (1974, 1975), Vezina Trophy (1974, 1975) and 1 more. The listed height was 178 cm.
My Take
To me, goaltending is the loneliest job in sport, and Bernie Parent mastered it. Anchoring the Flyers' championship era, he won the Stanley Cup and swept both the Conn Smythe and Vezina trophies in back-to-back seasons before landing in the Hall of Fame. What I admire most is the quiet intensity of a man who stood as the last line of defense, night after night, behind a mask. Flashy forwards get the headlines, but I have always believed games are decided by the keeper who refuses to blink. Parent was exactly that kind of competitor, and his legacy speaks for itself.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bernie Parent
- Name (Japanese)
- バーニー・ペアレント
- Reading
- ばーにー・ぺあれんと
- Born
- April 3, 1945 – September 21, 2025
- Origin
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Stanley Cup
- 1974 Conn Smythe Trophy
- 1975 Conn Smythe Trophy
- 1974 Vezina Trophy
- 1975 Vezina Trophy
- Hockey Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie%20Parent
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q826579
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bernie Parent born?
Bernie Parent was born on April 3, 1945.
When did Bernie Parent die?
Bernie Parent died on September 21, 2025, aged 80.
Where was Bernie Parent from?
Bernie Parent was from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What did Bernie Parent do?
Bernie Parent worked as ice hockey player.
How tall was Bernie Parent?
Bernie Parent was 178 cm tall.
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