“You don't have to be crazy to be a goalie, but it helps!”

– Bernie Parent

Browse the Store

“You don't have to be crazy to be a goalie, but it helps!”

– Bernie Parent

Browse the Store

Bernie's Early Years

Where It All Began

Bernard Marcel “Bernie” Parent is widely recognized as one of the greatest goaltenders of all time [1]. Born April 3, 1945, Bernard Marcel Parent was a native of Rosemont, Quebec, a suburb of Montreal. As a young boy, Parent's hero was goalie Jacques Plante who played for the Montreal Canadiens. Later, Plante not only became his teammate but his mentor in 1971 for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

At the start of Bernie’s hockey semi-pro career with the Niagara Falls Flyers, within the OHO Junior A League, he was a two-time winner Dave Pinkney Trophy for the lowest goals-against average (GAA). He finished his junior career on the team that won the OHA championship and the Memorial Cup championship in 1965.

Bernie Parent’s professional career began in the 1965-66 season with the Boston Bruins.

Learn More About Bernie's Career

[1] http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nothin-but-net/

“You don't have to be crazy to be a goalie, but it helps!”

“You don't have to be crazy to be a goalie, but it helps!”

Featured Products

Bernie's Early Years

Where It All Began

“I feel bad about the whole thing but all good things must come to an end sometime. I've got many pleasant memories, especially those two Stanley Cups.”

“You don't have to be crazy to be a goalie, but it helps!”

“You don't have to be crazy to be a goalie, but it helps!”

Featured Products

Bernie's Early Years

Where It All Began

“I feel bad about the whole thing but all good things must come to an end sometime. I've got many pleasant memories, especially those two Stanley Cups.”

Follow Bernie Online

This website uses cookies.