Bernie Parent Quotes

Canada, Hockey Forward
April 3, 1945

Bernard Marcel Parent (born April 3, 1945) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender who played 13 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, and Toronto Maple Leafs, and also spent one season in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Philadelphia Blazers.

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.

Bernie Parent
Every time a puck gets past me and I look back into the net, I say, 'uh-oh.'

Bernie Parent
- Past
- Back

There was no one in the world quite like Plante. I learned more from him in two years with the Leafs than I did in all my other hockey days. He taught me a great deal about playing goal both on the ice and in my head off the ice. He taught me to be aggressive around the goal and take an active part in play instead of waiting for things to happen. He showed me how I kept putting myself off-balance by placing my weight on my left leg instead of on my stick side. He taught me how to steer shots off into the corner instead of letting them rebound in front of me. That old guy made a good goalie out of me.

Bernie Parent
- Goal
- Balance
- Learned
Lots of guys don't like Jacques Plante, but he has been good to me. He's always by himself, you know, and how can you hate a guy when you never see him?

Bernie Parent
- Guy
- Hate
You don't have to be crazy to be a goalie, but it helps!

Bernie Parent
- Crazy
- Helps
- Goalie