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Ken Dryden was born on August 8 in 1947
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Ken played road hockey on the streets as a child. Ken claims that he became a goalie because of his brother Dave. This is the beginning of his very successful career.
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Ken pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at Cornell University. Ken loved his school studies even though he was into playing Professional hockey.
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Starting in 1967 playing for Cornell, Ken Dryden won three Eastern College championships.
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Ken wins MVP (Most Valuable Player) recognition in the Eastern College championships.
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Ken played for Canada's national hockey team in the Olympics. The Olympics was a good experience and a big accomplishment for Ken Dryden.
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Ken was a co-winner of Boston University's “most honoured opponent" award.
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Ken Dryden played at Cornell University and turned professional with the Montreal Voyageurs in the year of 1970. This was just the start of his successful career.
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Ken got called up to Montreal, because their goaltender was injured and his brother Dave was in the net for the Boston Bruins. It was just like old times in the backyard, with Ken and his brother playing against each other.
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Ken was originally drafted 14th overall by Boston, but got traded soon after by Montreal. His draft year, was a major year for development.
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Montreal Canadians beat the Boston Bruins in game 7 of the Stanley cup playoffs. With only six NHL games behind him, Ken led an underdog team to a Stanley cup championship. This is one of his biggest success'.
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Ken won the Calder Trophy, as the rookie of the year.
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During his first playoff season with the Canadians, Ken won the Conn Smythe Trophy, as the playoffs' most valuable player.
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In 1930 Scott Bauman left the Small Market and moved to Canada. In 1951 he played for the Montreal Junior Canadians, but after an injury ending his career, in 1972 he became a coach for the Montreal Canadians. Scott Bauman was Ken Dryden's favourite coach.
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Ken had a superstition before each game: “I must take the first shot in warm ups; it must strike the boards to the right of my net between the protective glass and the ice.” If it doesn’t, he would play poorly he claimed. A lot of goalies have superstitions, things that help them focus before the game. Ken Dryden came up with his first superstition in his 2nd year of playing in the NHL.
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Ken had a game against Buffalo, and it was perhaps the best game in for what has not been a good start to the season for his team. Ken was relieved they had a good game under their belt.
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Ken Dryden receive's his first ever NHL game puck. Ken played an amazing game in the playoffs against Pittsburgh.
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In his whole career he won the Vezina Trophy a total of five times as the top goaltender in the NHL. The first time he won it was in 1973.
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Ken graduated from Law School at the University of McGill. Besides hockey, Ken was very interested and dedicated in his school studies. Ken wanted to be able to have an education so he could later pursue a career, after retiring in the NHL.
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During his playing career, he got interviewed by an advertising agency because of the good reputation he had. Ken Dryden was a well known athlete and liked by all.
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Montreal won the Norris Division Prince of wales conference. Them and Detroit came from the Eastern Division.
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Ken Dryden played an amazing game against the Red wings, keeping the game a close 2-1.
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Ken Dryden played on the Canadian team and they won the challenge cup. This was a very exciting event and the first time Ken played with the Canadian team.
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3 Seasons in a row, 1976-1978 Montreal won the Stanley cup and set a record, most wins a season, most points, and fewest losses.
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Montreal won four straight games against the Flyers in the Stanley cup finals. This was Montreal's best Stanley Cup final series ever played.
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Montreal won the hockey’s showdown. They beat the soviets, who are a really good team.
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Canada beat the Soviet Union 4-3 in the first game of the Super series 'tournament'.
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Ken Dryden won his last ever NHL career game. After everything Ken has been through in his career, he ended on a good note and played an amazing final game.
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Ken Dryden retired. Ken felt like it was a good time to retire. He had a very successful career, did amazing things, and had many victories.
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Ken Dryden moved to England with his family. Ken wanted to get a new start, and get a change in his life.
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Ken Dryden got put in the Hockey Hall of fame. This was a big accomplishment for Ken, as he truly was a very successful athlete.
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