"Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died after a fight with cancer. He was 78. The Canadiens announced his death early Saturday, saying Dryden's family asked for privacy. A team spokesperson said a close friend of Dryden's appointed by the family contacted the organization, adding he died peacefully Friday at his home."
"Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, but he was also an exceptional man, Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said. Behind the mask he was larger than life. We mourn today not only the loss of the cornerstone of one of hockey's greatest dynasties but also a family man, a thoughtful citizen and a gentleman who deeply impacted our lives and communities across generations."
"He won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year, the Vezina as the best goalie five times and the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP in 1971, while being a six-time All-Star. Known for resting his blocker and glove hands on top of his stick in a relaxed manner that became one of hockey's most recognizable poses, the 6ft 4in Dryden retired at just 31 in 1979."
Ken Dryden died at 78 after a fight with cancer and passed peacefully at home; his family asked for privacy. Dryden backstopped the Montreal Canadiens to six Stanley Cup championships during his eight NHL seasons from 1970-71 to 1978-79. He won the Calder Trophy, five Vezina Trophies, the 1971 Conn Smythe Trophy and was a six-time All-Star. Dryden retired at 31 in 1979 and was known for resting his blocker and glove on his stick in a distinctive pose. He recorded a .922 save percentage, 2.24 goals-against average, 46 shutouts, an 80-32 playoff record and entered the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983.
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