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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 1d

2/2 And my 2016 portrait of Ted Lindsay at Joe Louis Arena, plus a classic Gordie Howe photo and two of Mr. Hockey’s sweaters displayed during his emotional June 2016 public visitation at the Joe. Ted and Gordie were the best of the best.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 1d

1/2 I have a soft spot for every “Original Six” team. “Bar none!” as the legendary Detroit Red Wings firebrand Ted Lindsay would say. From 2016, my photos of then-captain Henrik Zetterberg’s jersey hanging in the visitors’ dressing room at Montreal’s Bell Centre…

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 1d

The Detroit Red Wings began their NHL life a century ago as the Detroit Cougars, then the Falcons. Here, my re-creation of the first game in franchise history, played in Windsor, Ontario on Nov. 18, 1926, Olympia Stadium still under construction www.nhl.com/news/red-win...

Detroit's 1st NHL game remembered as 'great success' entering Centennial season | NHL.com

6,000 fans packed arena across river in Windsor, Ontario

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 1d

Detroit Red Wings begin their Centennial season tonight at Little Caesars Arena against the Montreal Canadiens. In remembrance of the legendary Alex Delvecchio, here’s the appreciation I wrote upon his passing at age 93 this past July: www.nhl.com/news/alex-de...

Delvecchio remembered for playmaking ability, loyalty to Red Wings | NHL.com

Hall of Fame forward played 1,550 NHL games, all for Detroit, winning Stanley Cup 3 times

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 1d

Here's Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr in the Montreal Gazette on this October 9 in 1971, offering a few training tips for youngsters. Numbah 4 was still smarting from his defending Cup-champion Bruins having been upset by the Canadiens in the 1971 QF. Boston would win the championship again in 1972.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 2d

I want these guys as my Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending tandem, forever: Johnny Bower and the masked Terry Sawchuk. These legends shared the net in 1966-67, Toronto’s most recent Stanley Cup championship

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 7d

I've just had a wonderful chat with Glenn Hall, Mr. Goalie celebrating his 94th birthday on this October 3 in Stony Plain, Alberta. Glenn is overwhelmed that so many good wishes are coming his way from all directions on my social media. He thanks all for their comments, memories and congratulations.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 7d

Bernie Parent's urn at today's funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Buckingham, Pa. Frenchy loved everything about the Stanley Cup, having won it in 1974 & 1975 with the Philadelphia Flyers, then having spent an unforgettable day with it in February 2019. Sleep well, dear friend.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 7d

This October 3 is a bittersweet day. Glenn Hall turns 94 today in Stony Plain, Alberta; in Philadelphia, the funeral will be held at noon for Bernie Parent. Here, Mr. Goalie (on the left) and Frenchy as I photographed two goaltending legends and dear friends in Saskatoon on February 6, 2020.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 8d

Legendary Glenn Hall turns 94 on Friday, Oct. 3. Of the many stories I've written about Mr. Goalie, this is my favourite: a visit to the Hall of Famer's sprawling farm in September 2018, one of the greatest goalies of all time reflecting on his life and remarkable career www.nhl.com/news/chicago...

Hall's memories rooted on Alberta farm | NHL.com

Black Hawks legend revels in keepsakes that tell story of his career

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 11d

I filed a feature today, publishing soon, to wrap up an NHL series I’ve written on how the outdoors has impacted players’ lives. Boyhood idol Rogie Vachon was a Hall of Fame goaltender in Montreal, Los Angeles, Detroit and Boston; today, Rogie’s a happy goat-tender in Montana. Photo by Renee Vachon

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 17d

Frenchy was on the phone to me right after he finished lunch. Not long after that, he was navigating the hallways, a slow-moving, laughing handful for his nurses and the orderlies. I’m never not going to miss this man.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 17d

Late October 2019. Bernie Parent in Philadelphia hospital a few hours after his 2nd back surgery, this one removing a disc, inserting a separator, extending two titanium rods and inserting two more screws, adding to a junk drawer full of them already placed, zippered shut with 20 or so sutures. …

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 18d

An unsorted gallery of photos of Bernie Parent on my Facebook page. Rest in peace, Frenchy... you were truly one of a kind. www.facebook.com/share/p/19dY...

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 19d

A long, heartbroken writing day is done. There was no other shirt to be worn today. Sleep well, Frenchy. I cherished our friendship; I’ll never forget you.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 19d

A typist, Panger and five Hall of Fame goalies, Saskatoon, February 2020: Martin Brodeur, Ed Belfour, Bernie Parent slaps a headlock on Glenn Hall, myself, Darren Pang and Grant Fuhr.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 19d

My appreciation of the late Bernie Parent, who has left us at age 80. Family, friends and fans of the legendary Frenchy are heartbroken today. No matter how dark the day, Bernie was forever a ray of sunshine that sliced through the thickest clouds. www.nhl.com/news/bernie-...

Flyers icon Parent lived life to fullest, like it was 'a beautiful thing' | NHL.com

Beloved goalie died at 80, among most popular athletes in Philadelphia sports history

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 22d

Please join me in extending happy, healthy 92nd birthday wishes on this September 18 to William Scott Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history. From 2023, as Scotty turned 90: www.nhl.com/news/scotty-...

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 23d

My portrait of Glenn Hall taken on this September 17 in 2018, harvesting stories in Mr. Goalie’s memorabilia-rich den. None better than this modest legend.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 24d

I was deeply honoured to participate in this wonderful project. The world premiere of Mr. Goalie is next month, the date to be announced; stay tuned for its viewing availability beyond the first screening doc.storydoc.com/bea8oI

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 25d

Sleep well, Eddie. You thrilled us and you entertained us. You always had a great story to share, and like many of your contemporaries, the truth of your life was better than any fiction I could write. I celebrate your memory tonight.

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 25d

My appreciation of late Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Eddie Giacomin, the New York Rangers legend who became an icon through his personality and flamboyance www.nhl.com/news/eddie-g...

Late Hall of Famer Giacomin became icon through personality, flamboyance in goal | NHL.com

Fan favorite won 290 NHL games, Rangers retired his No. 1 in 1989

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 27d

A salute to the legendary Emile "The Cat" Francis, the goaltending pioneer and New York Rangers and Hartford Whalers coach and GM who was born 99 years ago on this Sept. 13 in 1926. My appreciation of the pride of North Battleford, Sask., upon his 2022 passing at age 95: www.nhl.com/news/emile-f...

Francis lived by family, faith, devotion to hockey until death at age 95 | NHL.com

'The Cat' learned values, lessons that guided him through extraordinary career as Builder

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Dave Stubbs @davestubbs.bsky.social · 28d

Four years ago this week, I took Scotty Bowman and Dick Irvin Jr. to lunch and sat like a sponge to record, scribble and relate their tales, one incredible yarn after another. Their storytelling is timeless: www.nhl.com/news/scotty-...

Bowman, Irvin trade stories, share laughs from 66 years of friendship | NHL.com

Legendary NHL coach, broadcaster bonded during Canadiens' infamous Richard Riot in 1955

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