Beloved Former Boston Bruins goalie John Henderson has passed away
John Henderson, a former goaltender with the Boston Bruins whose long road to the NHL has inspired many, has passed away at the age of 91
The hockey world is in mourning following the passing of a beloved former Boston Bruins goaltender. John Henderson, who road to the NHL was long and arduous, has died at the age of 91.
"Long John" Henderson, as he was affectionately known because of his six-foot-five stature. was a native of Toronto, Ontario. Henderson got his chance in the NHL playing 46 games with the Boston Bruins from 1954 to 1956. Henderson was supposed to play with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but a spat with then GM Hap Day led to him getting traded to the Bruins. Henderson was told to play a standup style of goaltending with the Leafs, but said his height didn't allow him to do it. He was told to use a knob of tape halfway down his stick that would remind him to stand up straight when his blocker hand hit it. After a few minutes, Henderson went to the dressing room and cut the tape off.
"Hap said, �Well, that's not the way we do things around here,' and he walked away. I thought, �Well, that's the end of that.' But a couple days later, I was traded to the Bruins."
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Henderson. He will be sorely missed in the hockey community.
