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Jacques Plante was a Canadian professional ice hockey and Hall of Fame goaltender. In the National Hockey League he played for the Montréal Canadiens, the New York Rangers, the St. Louis Blues, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Boston Bruins. In the World Hockey Association he played for the Edmonton Oilers (later of the NHL). He ended his illustrious career with the Oilers.
Plante was the first goalie to wear a mask. He is also renouned for being the first to regularly leave the crease, the area in front of the net, to play the puck and direct his forwards.
His No. 1 jersey was retired by the Montréal Canadiens 1n 1995, a year after his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
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What is the pronunciation of Jacques plante?
Jacques Plante
When was Jacques Plante born?
Jacques Plante was born on January 17, 1929.
What is Jacques Plante's birthday?
Jacques Plante was born on January 17, 1929.
When did Jacques plante?
Jacques Plante died on February 27, 1986 at the age of 57.
How old was Jacques Plante at death?
Jacques Plante died on February 27, 1986 at the age of 57.
What is Jacques Plante most noted for?
Jacques Plante is most known for being an innovator in the sport of hockey. Plante played for the Montreal Canadians as their goaltender from 1953 till 1963.
How old is Jacques Plante?
Jacques Plante was born on January 17, 1929 and died on February 27, 1986. Jacques Plante would have been 57 years old at the time of death or 86 years old today.
What was Jacques plantes full name?
Joseph Jacques Omer Plante
What are the release dates for ESPN SportsCentury - 1999 Jacques Plante?
ESPN SportsCentury - 1999 Jacques Plante was released on: USA: 8 November 2000
Is Jacques Plante a Canadian?
Yes, Jacques Plante was a Canadian professional ice hockey goalie. He was born in Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada.
What year did Jacques Plante invent the goalie mask?
1959.
How may Stanley cups has Jacques plante won?
Six
