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.
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