{"id":398783,"date":"2025-11-23T08:58:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T08:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/398783\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T08:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T08:58:29","slug":"philadelphia-flyers-loved-ones-and-fans-honor-bernie-parent-in-pre-game-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/398783\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Flyers, loved ones and fans honor Bernie Parent in pre-game tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Flyers dedicated Saturday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils<\/a> to Hall of Fame goaltender, Bernie Parent<\/a>. It was a culmination of a two-day celebration of life<\/a> for the Philadelphia sports icon.<\/p>\n

“The outpouring of love has just been incredible,” Bernie’s wife, Gini Parent said.<\/p>\n

Gini Parent says her late husband bled orange and black. Not only was he a two-time Stanley Cup champion, but she says he also dedicated his life to hockey after his impressive career by helping young athletes achieve their dreams.<\/p>\n

“There was something extremely special about Bernie, there was a light when he walked in a room,” she said.<\/p>\n

Ahead of Saturday night’s game, Flyers Charities and Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education announced the creation of the Bernie Parent Goalie Development Program.<\/p>\n

It’s a way to honor his memory, and provide equipment and resources for young men and women who want to become a goalie.<\/p>\n

“I’m sure he’s smiling down upon us now with this initiative,” said Scott Tharp, President of Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education.<\/p>\n

Parent died in September at the age of 80.<\/p>\n

He served as an ambassador for Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education for 20 years and helped create opportunities for under resourced kids, but also brought his joy and enthusiasm to the student athletes and coaches.<\/p>\n

“He volunteered his time and his money to Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education as well as the Flyers Charities. He was always there, he never missed an event,” said Blair Listino, Board Chair of Flyers Charities.<\/p>\n

The Bernie Parent Goalie Development Program will not only help train goalies, but it will also teach kids life skills and offer academic support.<\/p>\n

“I don’t think for Bernie there would be a bigger honor, to have his name and his legacy to live on for generations to come,” Gini Parent said.<\/p>\n

Fans say they’re glad to see Parent’s legacy will live on.<\/p>\n

“I thought it was one of the greatest things they could do. Everybody knows Bernie,” Bruce Herbst said.<\/p>\n

“I think it’s awesome I mean I grew up playing hockey flyers are my team,” Sean Cordery said <\/p>\n

Parent’s No. 1 became the first jersey to be retired by the team, and fans received a commemorative patch as another way to remember the hockey giant.<\/p>\n

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