Goalie Glenn Bower earned the Vezina Trophy twice, first in the 1960‑61 season and again in 1964‑65, the latter honor shared with fellow netminder Terry Sawchuk. Decades after his playing career, he was recognized in 2017 as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players selected for the league’s centennial celebration. The article revisits Bower’s achievements and his lasting legacy in hockey history.


Bower twice added the Vezina Trophy to his laurels, in 1960-61 and 1964-65, the latter shared with Sawchuk, and in 2017 was voted among the 100 Greatest NHL Players for the League’s Centennial ...