His on ice exploits were the stuff of legend. Dryden began his playing career in 1970, but didn't take over full time until the start of the 1971 season. He would stay in the nets until the end of the 1979 season. All that time was spent playing for the Montreal Canadiens. His list of accolades during that time is long: 397 games played, 258 wins, 2.24 goals against, .922 save percentage 46 shutouts. Calder Trophy 1972, Vezina Trophy five times, Conn Smyth Trophy once, Stanley Cup six times, all star game five times, Hockey Hall of Fame induction. When his playing career ended, he started out as a commentator, calling the 1980, 1984 and 1988 Winter Olympics. From there, he stepped into a management role in the game. Beginning in 1997, he worked in a management role for the Maple Leafs and Canadiens, roles in which he held until 2004.
In 2004, he left the hockey world and entered the Political relm. Holding down positions in Canadian office from 2004 until around 2013. During his playing career, Dryden finished his law degree, which helped him parlay into a successful political career after his hockey life ended.
Having two great careers, one on the ice and another off of it, are something most people only really dream of. Ken was able to do both and do both very very well. He impacted so many peoples lives, in different ways. He did amazing things on the ice, and off it as well in the role of management for two of the leagues most notable franchises. Then when he stepped into the political game, he did so with the intent of making lives better of the Canadian people. His impact on not only the game of hockey but the betterment of his country will be felt forever.
It truly was a well lived life!
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