Ken Dryden
| The Honourable Ken Dryden PC OC | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1983 | |||
|
Dryden in October 2023 | |||
| Born |
August 8, 1947 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens | ||
| National team | Canada | ||
| NHL draft |
14th overall, 1964 Boston Bruins | ||
| Playing career | 1970–1979 | ||
| Minister of Social Development | |||
| In office July 20, 2004 – February 5, 2006 | |||
| Prime Minister | Paul Martin | ||
| Preceded by | Liza Frulla | ||
| Succeeded by | Diane Finley | ||
| Member of Parliament for York Centre | |||
| In office June 28, 2004 – May 1, 2011 | |||
| Preceded by | Art Eggleton | ||
| Succeeded by | Mark Adler | ||
| Personal details | |||
| Political party | Liberal | ||
| Spouse | Lynda Dryden | ||
| Alma mater | Cornell University (BA) McGill University (LLB) | ||
Kenneth Wayne Dryden PC OC (born August 8, 1947) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender, politician, lawyer, businessman, and author. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He was a Liberal Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2011 and Minister of Social Development from 2004 to 2006. In 2017, the league counted him in history's 100 Greatest NHL Players. He received the Order of Hockey in Canada in 2020.