NHL Alumni Interview with Hall of Famer and Hockey Legend Bernie Parent



Bernie Parent at the 2012 Winter Classic
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There was no shortage of storylines in the weeks leading up to the NHL Alumni game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers at the NHL’s 2012 Bridgestone Winter Classic. Two of the greatest captains in the history of the league, Bob Clarke and Mark Messier, were about to face off in the outdoor game at Citizen’s Bank Park in Philadelphia. Eric Lindros and John Leclair were reuniting as two-thirds of the famed ‘Legion of Doom’ line and the recently retired Mark Recchi joined his former Flyers teammates in the historic game. The man that stole the show though and captured the hearts of a new generation of hockey fans was Hall of Famer and hockey legend Bernie Parent.


During Parent’s playing career, the common phrase amongst hockey fans in Philadelphia was, “Only the Lord save more” and that still rings true today. At 66-years young, Bernie was perfect during his time on the ice in the Alumni game - his first game since an eye injury ended his career in 1979. After several busy weeks preparing for the Winter Classic, the two-time Stanley Cup champion, motivational speaker and author of Journey Through Risk and Fear, shared his thoughts on the event, facing fear and finding your passion in life, as well as the transition to life after hockey in our recent interview.

Read my interview with Bernie Parent at the NHL Alumni site