Description: (Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Goaltender)
Jacques Plante was a highly influential Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, known for his innovative playing style and equipment. He achieved great success with the Montreal Canadiens, winning the Stanley Cup multiple times. Plante retired briefly but returned to the NHL with other teams before ending his career with the Edmonton Oilers. He was a trailblazer in goaltending, being the first to wear a mask regularly and play the puck outside his crease. Plante's contributions led to numerous accolades and inductions into prestigious sports halls of fame.