Ken Dryden

Date of birth

Aug 8, 1947

Ken Dryden was born on August 8 in 1947
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Becoming a goalie

May 16, 1953

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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Received University Degree

Apr 16, 1964

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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Eastern College Championship

May 31, 1967

Starting in 1967 playing for Cornell, Ken Dryden won three Eastern College championships.
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MVP champion

Jan 27, 1968

Ken wins MVP (Most Valuable Player) recognition in the Eastern College championships.
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Olympics

Feb 17, 1968

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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Won 'Most Honored Opponent' award

Apr 4, 1968

Ken was a co-winner of Boston University's “most honoured opponent" award.
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Making it to the AHL

Jan 1, 1970

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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Call up to the NHL

Jan 12, 1971

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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Draft Year for the NHL

Jul 1, 1971

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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Stanley Cup finals

Jun 12, 1972

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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Rookie of the year

Jun 17, 1972

Ken won the Calder Trophy, as the rookie of the year.
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Won Conn Symthe trophy

Jun 29, 1972

During his first playoff season with the Canadians, Ken won the Conn Smythe Trophy, as the playoffs' most valuable player.
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Ken Dryden's got a new coach

Aug 4, 1972

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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First Superstition

Sep 11, 1972

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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Regular season win

Oct 28, 1972

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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Gets the game puck

Mar 11, 1973

Ken Dryden receive's his first ever NHL game puck. Ken played an amazing game in the playoffs against Pittsburgh.
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Won Vezina trophy

Jun 10, 1973

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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Graduated from Law school

Apr 30, 1974

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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First commercial

Dec 12, 1974

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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Won division

Apr 19, 1975

Montreal won the Norris Division Prince of wales conference. Them and Detroit came from the Eastern Division.
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Regular Season win

Dec 27, 1975

Ken Dryden played an amazing game against the Red wings, keeping the game a close 2-1.
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Challenge cup victory

Feb 11, 1976

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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Stanley cup Champions

May 18, 1976

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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Stanley Cup finals

May 19, 1976

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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Hockey Showdown Win

Oct 4, 1976

Montreal won the hockey’s showdown. They beat the soviets, who are a really good team.
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Super Series

Nov 12, 1978

Canada beat the Soviet Union 4-3 in the first game of the Super series 'tournament'.
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Final NHL career game win

May 26, 1979

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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Retirement

May 27, 1979

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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Moved to England

Mar 7, 1981

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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Hockey Hall of Fame

Jul 9, 1983

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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