MONTREAL, QC. — Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden received the Order of Canada on Friday morning at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presided over the an investiture ceremony bestowing the honour on 26 Members, 18 Officers and 1 Companion.
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The Honourable Kenneth (Ken) Wayne Dryden, P.C., O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Ken Dryden is a man of versatility. As a beloved goaltender in six Stanley Cup wins, he has contributed to the sport of hockey as an athlete, team president and best-selling author of The Game. He has also contributed to public life, as Ontario’s first youth commissioner, and also served as a federal cabinet minister. A champion of youth literacy and education, he personally established a post-secondary scholarship to improve access to higher learning for youth from foster homes.
Hero of the 1972 Summit Series Paul Henderson was one of the 26 members invested into the Order of Canada.
Paul Henderson, C.M.
Mississauga, Ontario
Paul Henderson has used his iconic status to promote teamwork, fair play and community service. A former hockey player, he is best known for his historic game-winning goals for Team Canada in the 1972 Summit Series. He has since inspired thousands of Canadians as a motivational speaker and founder of the LeaderImpact Group, a faith-based organization that promotes family values and community participation to business leaders. He also volunteers with youth sports associations and supports a range of charitable organizations.
Quebecker Daniele Sauvageau, a coach and mentor for women’s hockey in Canada, was also honoured.