The mask was introduced to the league on 1111959 by jacques plante. Twentynine years later, jacques plante made the goalie mask a permanent fixture in hockey. Jacques plante bio, pictures, stats and more historical. The book, as it moves along, also throws in little factoids, such as the birthdays of future legendary goalies, such as hasek, roy, brodeur, etc. This is an excellent book about one of hockeys greatest netminders jacques plante. Jacques plante was inducted into the world hockey association hall of fame in 2010. He also won the football cup because he was the tournaments most valuable player. Joseph jacques omer plante was a canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. Jacques plante was fortyone years old when he first arrived in toronto in the fall.
Ranking the 10 most amazing nhl goaltending records. The montreal record stretched into an 18game unbeaten streak with plante protected and the mask was in the nhl for good. Jacques plante, in full joseph jacques omer plante, byname jake the snake, born january 17, 1929, shawinigan falls, quebec, canadadied february 26, 1986, geneva, switzerland, innovative frenchcanadian hockey player, one of the most successful of all goaltenders in the national hockey league nhl. In the book forever rivals, plante is described as a poet at his position, and. I learned so much that i added to my game, i was basically a butterfly goaltender who stayed back in the net. He grew up in shawinigan falls, quebec, and began to play hockey in 1932. These are the goal keepers that forever changed the game, raising the bar for all who. I learned so much that i added to my game, i was basically a butterfly goaltender who stayed. Quotes by jacques plante goaltending is a normal job, sure. Buy on goaltending by jacques plante online at alibris. The book shares a portrait of the man behind the mask and it reflects his devotion to the game through his continuous study on how other goalkeepers played the game. Hockey hall of fame book of goalies features the most distinguished and influential men and women who ever patrolled the crease, exploring the careers of such stars as georges vezina, johnny bower, jacques plante, ken dryden, tony esposito and patrick roy.
On october 7, 1995, his number 1 was retired and raised to the rafters of the forum. His book, on goaltending, was the first of its kind and solidified his place in the. I knew everything about jacques because id read every article and all the books that had been written about him and all the books about goaltending, too. On goaltending by jacques plante, is a good read in my opinion. The following is an excerpt from todd denaults new book jacques plante. This new edition provides to the current generation of hockey players and e. Jacques plante was one of the great innovators of the game. He used a goaltenders hockey stick his father had carved from a tree root. For me to be the best possible goalie, i had to learn as much about the game as i could, plante later explained. Oct 30, 2009 this sunday, november 1 will mark the 50th anniversary of jacques plante wearing a facemask in an n. The book shares a portrait of the man behind the mask and it reflects his devotion to the game through his continuous study on how other goalkeepers played the game, and it also brought forth his character as.
In the jacques plante story, a 1972 memoir he collaborated on with andy obrien, the goaltender is quoted telling an interviewer, my business is getting shot at. Buy other more modern books that are concious of today goaltending. Jacques plante was inducted into the canada sports hall of fame in 1981. The one thing i must state that stands out most, is that while it is a biography of jacques plante and the innovations he brought to the goaltending position, the book also serves as a compelling. Ques, calls out one of my teammates from somewhere near the back of.
Plante, jacques biography honoured player legends of hockey. The revised edition is called on goaltending but his original book did not have the word on in front of goaltending. In 1978, three years after retirement, plante was introduced to the hockey arena. Jacques plante 1957 montreal canadiens image source. Montreal canadiens come calling for jacques plante. His legacy of surviving his book, on goaltending, broke his innovation in detail, leaving a lasting impact on the game jacques plante. The manager of the arena, in awe of plante s play, told him that from this point forward he was always welcome at the arena. Price recalls plante welcoming him into the flyers goaltending fold with open arms, even if he wasnt necessarily. Most amazing nhl goaltending records sports illustrated. Plante was selected by sports illustrated magazine to its 1991 alltime allstar team. Jacques, who had never skated in the shawinigan arena before, now found himself the centre of attention.
When he was five years of age, plante tumbled off a. Glenn hall, terry sawchuk, gump worsley, jacques plante. Todd denaults jacques plante the man who changed the face of. Interview with jacques plante biographer todd denault eyes. If not the best goalie of all time, jacques plante was certainly the most important. The jacques my teammate refers to is, of course, jacques plante, the. He was a man well ahead of his time with respect to both innovation and preparation. He was the first to skate in behind the net to stop the puck for his defensemen and he perfected a standup style of goaltending that emphasized positional play and staying square to the shooter. Following his retirement, jacques and his family moved to switzerland, his wifes homeland, but he returned to the nhl as a goaltending coach first with the philadelphia flyers, followed by stints with the st. My coach give me this book on goaltending by jacque plante. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits.
Plantes book on goaltending was the first of its kind as well as strengthened his area in the video game as not simply a terrific stopper however a man who genuinely understood hockey and intended to have an impact on how the video game would certainly be played in the future. If not the best goalie of all time, jacques plante was certainly the most important the man who introduced the art of modern goaltending to the nhl and whose influence is seen every night a game is played. Jacques plante was inducted into the quebec sports pantheon in 1994. Featuring on and office training and drills to improve reaction time and physical conditioning for this challenging position, this book and dvd. How jacques plante revolutionized the future of ice hockey. Mild wear along edges of spine, bookstore sticker on cover. The new york rangers thought they had solidified their goaltending for the foreseeable future in june of 1963 when they acquired jacques plante from the montreal canadiens in a blockbuster trade. Jacques plantes season for the ages eyes on the prize. History of the national hockey league19421967rules and.
Suddenly, at the age of 15, jacques plante was in demand. Goaltendings greatest generation is told with the fervor of remembered youth because as a young man growing up in chicago adrahtas was a living eye witness to the feats of these great men and also an avid devourer of all hockey magazines and digests images of which are reproduced in the book from that era. Plante retired in 1965 after playing two seasons with the rangers. Jacques plante, was he the first goaltender to wear a mask. Plante was also one of the first hockey goalies to roam away from the goal. January 17, 1929 february 27, 1986 was a canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. How jacques plante made the goalie mask a musthave in the.
When he was five years of age, plante tumbled off a stepping stool and broke his hand. Jacques plante canadian ice hockey player britannica. Plante started to play organized hockey at age 12, and his first professional game was at age 18. In 1978, jacques plante was elected to the hockey hall of fame. During a career lasting from 1947 to 1975, he was considered to be one of the most important innovators in hockey. The man who changed the face of hockey an interview with. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Biowiki full name joseph jacques omer plante nickname s jake the snake profession s ice hockey goaltender physical stats and more height approx. As a goalie and as an avid reader, i can recommend this excellent biography of one of the games greats. Plante was a pioneer of the style of play for goaltenders. Shut down your opponents and win more games with hockey goaltending.
Plante retired in 1965 but was persuaded to return to the national hockey league to. The evolution of the goalie mask its hard to imagine a time when goalies didnt wear face protection, but before jacques plante pictured above debuted his mask in 1959, that was the norm for. Born in shawinigan falls, quebec, jacques plante, aka jake the snake, was a recordsetting frenchcanadian hockey player who fell in love with the game early. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He was diagnosed earlier this month as having stomach cancer. Called up from the minor leagues to the montreal canadiens on this day in 1954, plante soon became the starting goalie, helping the canadiens achieve one.
Legends of hockey spotlight one on one with jacques plante. Jacques plante, the most accomplished goalie in hockey history, the winner of seven vezina trophies, one hart trophy, and six stanley cups may have in fact, had the greatest season of his career on a toronto maple leaf team that finished fourth in its division and was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. The evolution of the goalie mask, from jacques plante on. While many books break positions down to minute strategies,this one stays more fundamental. Plante has never used the most popular nhl style the v style, butterfly so its a big lack even if he has a few pages on it. Previously, some goalies used the mask only in practice. Although jacques plante has passed on,this book serves as a reminder of his great work ethic. This new edition provides to the current generation of hockey. First american edition, 1973, stated first printing. In his book, plante outlined a program of goaltender development that. He was an integral member of the powerful montreal canadiens team that won a record five. Jacques plante simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist.
In the ensuing days plante refused, and as the team continued to win, blake became less obstinate. Allstar jacques plante, in goal for the canadiens, was struck in the face with a shot by rangers forward andy bathgate at 3. The goalie started wearing a mask regularly after that game. Fundamentals of hockey netminding by the master of the game. Interview with jacques plante biographer todd denault eyes on. How would you like it if at your job, every time you made the slightest mistake a little red light went on over your head and 18,000 people stood up and screamed at you. Joseph jacques plante complete career naya pakistan news. Blake was livid, but he had no other goalie to call upon and plante refused to. While many books break positions down to minute strategies, this. I learned to incorporate the stand up style into my game and sort of formed a hybrid style between the two styles. Blake was livid, but he had no other goaltender to call upon and plante. Joseph jacques plante complete career naya pakistan. Joseph jacques omer plante, aka jacques plante 19291986 was a.
He reinvented how a goalkeeper played the game with his unique style and the advent of the mask. Fundamentals of netminding by the master of the game by jacques plante 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The book was published in 1972 in english, with the french edition entitled devant le filet published in 1973. I am proud to know him some, call him a friend, and share his origins. This new edition provides to the current generation of hockey players and enthusiasts a lesson in home exercise, goaltending equipment, how to play goal, and more. The book on goaltending, written by jacques plante, one of hockeys greatest goalies, is probably the best tool any coach or player who has to deal with the position could ever have. Jacques plante was born january 17, 1929 and passed away february 27, 1986. Nov 15, 2018 the book, as it moves along, also throws in little factoids, such as the birthdays of future legendary goalies, such as hasek, roy, brodeur, etc. Plante, jacques biography honoured player legends of. His book, on goaltending, was the first of its kind and solidified his place in the game as not just a great stopper but a man who truly understood hockey and wanted to have an influence on how the game would be played in the future. Apr 17, 2006 jacques and toe never really saw eye to eye.
See more ideas about hockey goalie, goalie mask and hockey players. The montreal junior canadiens, bolstered by the standout goaltending of jacques plante, posted a shocking 21 upset over the touring russian nationals last night at the forum in montreal. Jacques plante was inducted to the hockey hall of fame in 1978, the first year he was eligible for the honor. And jacques plante was an important goalie, says ken dryden on espn classics. When one thinks of jacques plante, there are many images that come to mind. Plante started to play hockey, skateless and with a tennis ball, utilizing a goaltenders hockey stick his dad had cut from a tree root. First and foremost is the visage of the mask, an innovation that helped bring goaltending into the modern age. On goaltending by jacques plante is a historical document in goaltending instruction and proof of how progressive and professional plante was in his approach to goaltending. During the teams inaugural season of 197273 the team was known as the alberta oilers and to drive home the point, all the jerseys had alberta on the back where the players name would customarily have. That was probably because blake, like many of the media, fans and hockey people of the day, was a traditionalist, and jacques was revolutionizing the game.
When it came to goaltending and the game of hockey, plante demonstrated a seriousness about the game not found in many others his age. From the time he started playing, jake the snakes destiny was to play for the montreal canadiens. Jacques plante, innovative frenchcanadian hockey player, one of the most successful of all goaltenders in the national hockey league nhl. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Plantes book, on goaltending, was the first of its kind and solidified his place in the game as not just a great stopper but a man who truly understood hockey and wanted to have an influence on how the game would be played in the future. November 1, 1959 became one of the landmark moments in nhl history when hall of fame goaltender jacques plante revolutionized his position and the sport by donning a facemask. Joseph jacques omer jake the snake plante january 17, 1929 february 27, 1986 was a canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. The book contains many bits of information that one. Goaltendings greatest generation, tom picks up right where he left off with an examination of the nhl in 1960s through the eyes and sometimes the face masks of the five greatest goalies who manned the pipes during that decade. Jacques plante in shawinigan falls, quebec, was the first modern n. The book contains many bits of information that one would take for granted today, but which most certainly would have been of great value and insight many years ago when initially published. Certainly it is a must have for anyone who wants to find out more about a man who is described by ken dryden. By the end of the 197071 nhl season, obrien suggests, the 42yearold plante had faced 28,545 bigleague shots in 865 games.
The information is sometime unclear, not necessarely well write. Ive never had the privelege of personally meeting jacques plante. Many of todays goaltending techniques are attributable directly to plante. Through this he became one of the first goaltenders to write a howto book about the position. How would you like it in your job if every time you made a small mistake, a red light went on over your desk and 15,000 people stood up and yelled at you. In 2017 plante was named one of the 100 greatest nhl players in history. When he created a practical mask in 1959, plante s mask was a piece of fiberglass that was contoured to his face.
Oct 26, 2010 this is an excellent book about one of hockeys greatest netminders jacques plante. You may order an 8x10 copy of this photo from hockey snap shots inc. Plante began wearing a mask in practice in 1956 after twice suffering broken cheekbones on shots from his teammates during workouts. The jacques plante trophy was established in switzerland after plantes death. Apr 09, 2020 if not the best goalie of all time, jacques plante was certainly the most important the man who introduced the art of modern goaltending to the nhl and whose influence is seen every night a game is played. Montreal coach toe blake refused to allow plante to wear his mask in. Jacques plante, an innovative goaltender and a member of the national hockey league hall of fame, died wednesday night in a private hospital in geneva, the league announced yesterday. Coverage of mental and physical form along with equiptment and coaching of goalies is achieved gracefully. Jan 05, 2011 todays featured jersey is a 197475 edmonton oilers jacques plante jersey from his final season of play, his only one as a member of the wha. The main arena in shawinigan the town he grew up in, was renamed to arena jacques plante. If you are unaware of this, i have an original book sitting in front of me that was actually autographed by jacques plante, to me on oct.