Grew up in Chicago as a huge Bruins fan (my nana’s influence!) but was always into Tony O. So much respect for him. Often pretended I was him in street hockey. Had a Northland stick because he did. The goalie of my youth. RIP
NHL Network mourns the passing of Chicago Blackhawks legend Tony Esposito.
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@BJaffe
Billy, I don't know if anyone, let alone a right-handed catching goalie, will duplicate the successes of Tony Esposito. 15 shutouts in his rookie season is a record that might ever be touched.
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@BJaffe
I used to play some nets and had a mask just like him when I was a kid . Always loved his style and play . RIP Tony Esposito.
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@BJaffe
Always loved seeing when the B’s played the Hawks and Phil would face Tony. Not sure if or how many times he scored on his brother.
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@NHLNetwork
As a very small B's fan in the 70's, I used to think that since Chicago had Tony & we had Phil, our two teams must be related. Very sad for the whole Esposito family.
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@BJaffe
I saved my money as a kid to buy a Northlands goalie stick as well just to be like Tony O!
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@BJaffe
As a Boston Bruins fan my two favorite goalies of all time Cheesie number one and Tony O number two.
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@bruinnation8
I was alway Tony O when I was in net playing street hockey. Bonus , I was also left handed
#RIPTonyO
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