Bernie Parent, the legendary Flyers Goaltender and Hockey Hall of Famer who led the team to back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships in 1974 and 1975, passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 80.
The Flyers organization, in partnership with Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education (where Parent served as a 20-year ambassador), is honoring his legacy with several tributes this season, including a public Celebration of Life event scheduled for next week.Event Details
- Date and Time: Friday, November 21, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. ET.
- Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena (3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148).
- Format: This public event will feature a ceremonial puck drop, a special video presentation, and tributes from former teammates, friends, family, hockey legends, Flyers players, coaches, and alumni. It will celebrate Parent’s compassion, humor, enthusiasm, and enduring impact on the Philadelphia community and the sport of hockey.
- Tickets: The event is open to the public. Fans can reserve tickets via https://am.ticketmaster.com/spectacor/promotional-page?id=NjYx&_gl=111qez02_gaMTA2MzI0MzAyNi4xNzQyODI2NTAx_ga_XZHCNEQSGP*czE3NjMwNDM5ODgkbzE0OSRnMCR0MTc2MzA0Mzk5MCRqNTgkbDAkaDA
Related Tributes
- Saturday, November 22, 2025: The Flyers will dedicate their home game against the New Jersey Devils (7:00 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena) to Parent, with special on-ice honors.
- Season-Long Honors: All Flyers jerseys will feature a No. 1 patch (Parent’s retired number) throughout the 2025-26 season. His No. 1 will also be painted behind both goals at the arena. In the locker room, the “Player of the Game” award is a replica of Parent’s iconic goalie mask.
Parent’s contributions extended far beyond the ice—he was a cornerstone of the Flyers Alumni Association and helped grow youth hockey through countless clinics, fundraisers, and school visits. For more on his life and legacy, check the Flyers’ official announcement.If you’re planning to attend, arrive early as this is expected to draw a large crowd of fans honoring “The Big Cowboy.”
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