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InGoal Radio with Bernie Parent

InGoal Radio with Bernie Parent

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In InGoal Radio Episode 99, two-time Stanley Cup champion Bernie Parent discusses his goaltending journey from Montreal to the Philadelphia Flyers, including his mentorship under childhood hero Jacques Plante. Parent won both the Conn Smythe and Vezina Trophy in back-to-back championships (1974 and 1975) and later appeared in the 2012 Winter Classic Alumni Game.

Key Takeaways
  • Bernie Parent won the Conn Smythe and Vezina Trophy in consecutive years (1974 and 1975), leading the Philadelphia Flyers to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships.
  • Parent credits Jacques Plante as a childhood hero and mentor who shaped his development as an elite NHL goaltender.
  • Named one of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players, Parent reflects on a 13-year career that cemented his place in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
  • Parent appeared in the 2012 Winter Classic Alumni Game, a memorable moment he discusses with warmth and humor on the podcast.
  • Signed replica masks and Time Magazine covers are available directly from Parent's wife Gini at gini@bernieparent.com.

InGoal welcomed Hall of Fame Goaltender Bernie Parent to Episode 99 of InGoal Radio the Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports.

presented by NHL Sense Arena

Parent, named one of the 100 greatest players of all time, led the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cups in 1973-74 and 1974-75, winning both the Conn Smythe and Vezina Trophies in each time, in a 13-year NHL career. In that feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, listeners will be introduced to the warm and generous Parent who brought his sense of humor and storytelling to a chat that ranged from his introduction to the game growing up in Montreal, to his mentorship under childhood hero Jacques Plante and through to his memorable appearance in the 2012 Winter Classic Alumni Game. If you are a Bernie fan like we are, you might want to get yourself a late Christmas present to remember the Flyer’s legend! His wife Gini, who we also met on the podcast can be emailed if you’re interested in a signed replica mask or Time Magazine Cover. Please write gini@bernieparent.com. Bernie is one of the most active veterans on the internet so we suggest you give him a follow on Facebook, Instagram where he’s @BernieParent1 on Twitter @BernieParent or on his website BernieParent.com.

Weekly Gear Segment

presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports

All that, plus another trip to The Hockey Shop for another in Woody and Cam’s look at pants, this time the new AXIS from CCM. You can hear it on the podcast but suggest you check out the video simulcast version, which includes a special treat for viewers: Please visit The Hockey Shop to learn more about the gear featured this week and to place your order by clicking on the image below.

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