Flyers Honor Bernie Parent with Iconic Goalie Mask Tribute

Flyers Honor Bernie Parent with Iconic Goalie Mask Tribute

Discover the unique ways NHL teams honor their player of the game after each victory at Star Wears. The Philadelphia Flyers pay tribute to the late legend Bernie Parent this season by awarding a Bernie Parent-style goalie mask to their standout player. Parent, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, passed away at age 80 just before the start of the NHL season. The iconic mask, reminiscent of Parent's own, features three Flyers logos and is a symbol of his legacy.

Parent, known for his exceptional seasons as a goalie, was a beloved figure in Philadelphia and the League. He wore the distinctive white helmet with Flyers logos during the Alumni Game before the 2012 Winter Classic. Winning back-to-back Vezina and Conn Smythe trophies in 1974 and 1975, Parent remains a significant part of Flyers history. Despite being a Montreal native, his name is pronounced as "Peh-ruhnt," not like the English word for a parent.

Philadelphia captain Sean Couturier praised Parent's contributions to the organization and the community, highlighting his positive impact on everyone he encountered. The Flyers' gesture of awarding the Bernie Parent-style goalie mask is a fitting tribute to a hockey legend who will be dearly missed. Stay tuned to Star Wears for more insights into how NHL teams celebrate their players' achievements after each victory.