Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent was on the phone, so my brother Carl, a friend of Bernie’s, dropped everything to take the call.

It was Nov. 13, 1985, two days after Pelle Lindbergh — the young, star goaltender with the Flyers who reminded everyone of Parent — was killed in an automobile accident. Bernie had taken a special interest in the young man from Sweden, coached and mentored him, and became his friend.

Lindbergh idolized Parent while growing up and it was his dream come true to play for the Flyers. He took great pride in his goaltending and worked hard to continue the excellence in goal established years earlier by Parent.

Devastated by Lindbergh’s death, Bernie said it felt like he lost a son. The Flyers scheduled a memorial service at the Spectrum prior t

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