A clutch goaltender who played his best when the lights were at its brightest, Gerry Cheevers backstopped the Bruins to two Stanley Cup wins (1970 & 1972) and the Hall of Famer might have had more NHL accolades had the man with the famous stitched mask not taken his talents to the World Hockey Association for a few years.
Aside from that mask, Cheevers would also be known for his aggression and fearlessness in regards to showing his stick to attackers, almost making him a “third defenceman” of sorts. The Hockey Hall of Fame called Cheevers name in 19985.
The Bullet Points
Position:Goalie
Acquired:Signed in the Intra-League Draft 6/9/65.
Departed:Signed with the Cleveland Crusaders prior to the 1972/73 season.
Acquired (2): Signed as a Free Agent after securing his release from Cleveland (WHA) 1/27/76.
Departed (2): Retired at the end of the 1979/80 season.
Games Played:416
Notable Statistics:226 WIns 103 Losses 76 Ties 26 Shutouts 2.89 GAA .901 Save Percentage 74.2 Goalie Point Shares
88 Playoff Games 53 WIns 34 Losses 5 Shutouts 2.70 GAA .902 Save Percentage
Major Accolades and Awards:Stanley Cups (1970 & 1972)
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