Gerry Cheevers

Gerry Cheevers is a Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender, known for his unique mask and contributions to two Stanley Cup victories with the Boston Bruins. After leading the St. Michael’s Majors to the J. Ross Robertson Cup, George Richardson Memorial Trophy, and Memorial Cup championships in 1961, which included a significant shutout in the Memorial Cup finals, Gerry Cheevers established himself as a formidable goaltender.

During the 1971-72 season, Cheevers set an NHL record by going undefeated in 32 consecutive games, a feat that remains unsurpassed. In 1972, Cheevers transitioned to the World Hockey Association (WHA), where he spent three and a half seasons with the Cleveland Crusaders. During his tenure, he was recognized with the Ben Hatskin Award for best goaltender in 1973, was named a First All-Star Team goaltender in the same year, and finished second in league MVP voting. He also represented Team Canada in seven games during the 1974 Summit Series and was selected for the WHA All-Star Game in 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1976.

His iconic goaltender mask, famously adorned with stitch marks, is recognized as one of hockey’s most distinctive. Cheevers was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985, the Rochester Americans Hall of Fame in 1987, and became an inaugural member of the World Hockey Association Hall of Fame in 2010. In 2015, he received the Hockey Legacy Award from The Sports Museum and was named to the Boston Bruins All-Centennial Team.