It’s a sad day in the hockey world, especially in Philadelphia. News emerged on Sunday that Bernie Parent has died at the age of 80. The Philadelphia Flyers announced Parent’s passing on Sunday morning.
Bernie Parent, the Hall of Fame goalie for the Philadelphia Flyers, has died at 80. The Flyers made the announcement Sunday but provided no immediate details.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) 2025-09-21T16:27:57Z
Philadelphia Flyers Legend Bernie Parent Has Died at the Age of 80
Parent was a two-time Vezina Trophy winner for the league’s best goalie in 1974 and 1975. He patrolled the crease for the Broad Street Bullies and backstopped them to championships in 1974 and 1975. Parent was the Conn Smythe winner for both of those Stanley Cup Playoff victories.
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