Jacques Plante was an NHL goaltender whose career lasted almost thirty years, during which he revolutionized the game. Not only was Plante the first NHL goaltender to insist on wearing a mask during a game, but he actually changed the way goalies played. He was the first goalie to play the puck, leave his crease to pass to a defenseman, and to challenge a shooter. Today, Plante's contributions to the sport are visible with every game played. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com speaks with Canadian hockey expert Todd Denault – who has penned a full biography of the NHL goaltender "Jacques Plante: The Man Who Changed The Face Of Hockey" – to learn more about Plante's contributions to the game. read more...
Jacques Plante: The Man Who Changed the Face of Hockey
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VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
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