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Ken Dryden: Hockey Legend and Daycare Advocate Dies at 78

9/15/2025

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Ken Dryden, a renowned NHL goalie, secured six Stanley Cups and five Vezina trophies with the Montreal Canadiens.
He also served as an author, lawyer, professor, and MP, championing a national daycare program.
After challenges with childcare agreements under Stephen Harper, the program was reinstated by Trudeau's Liberals.
Dryden's book highlighted the importance of concussion prevention in hockey.
He raised over $70,000 for Bill Heindl's trust fund through a benefit game.
Dryden passed away on September 5, 2025, at age 78, remembered for his compassion and leadership.

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Ken Dryden, a renowned NHL goalie, secured six Stanley Cups and five Vezina trophies with the Montreal Canadiens.
He also served as an author, lawyer, professor, and MP, championing a national daycare program.
After challenges with childcare agreements under Stephen Harper, the program was reinstated by Trudeau's Liberals.
Dryden's book highlighted the importance of concussion prevention in hockey.
He raised over $70,000 for Bill Heindl's trust fund through a benefit game.
Dryden passed away on September 5, 2025, at age 78, remembered for his compassion and leadership.