Listen "Hockey's Evolution: A Conversation with Ken Dryden"
Episode Synopsis
From April 2015Join us for an insightful conversation with hockey legend Ken Dryden as he shares his perspective on the evolution of the game. In this episode, Dryden reflects on his time with the Montreal Voyageurs in Halifax and discusses the significant changes he has witnessed in hockey, from player development to equipment and playing styles.Dryden breaks down how a few key changes have made today's game remarkably different. He explains how lighter equipment and shorter shifts—now averaging just 35 seconds in the NHL—have made the game much faster. He also touches on how advancements in goalie masks starting in the 1980s allowed goalies to abandon the "stand-up" style for a safer, more effective approach, covering more of the net.The former Canadiens goaltender also reveals the players he found most challenging to face and shares his thoughts on the future of the sport, including its growth in non-traditional hockey markets across the US and Europe. Finally, Dryden draws a powerful parallel between winning a Stanley Cup and a championship game at any level, emphasizing that the feeling of reaching a shared goal with a team is universal.Visit the NSU18MHLLearn more about Work WaterCheck out FF Media Here
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