The Pose

I’m not a big hockey fan.
And yet, I couldn’t stay indifferent when I heard about Ken Dryden’s passing…

My dad, on the other hand, was a huge Dryden fan. He was his idol.
Dad used to play hockey too, back in the day — he was a goalie.
Just like his idol.
He even taped his helmet in blue and red to look like him.

So when I heard about Dryden, I immediately thought of Dad.
I knew the news would hit him right in the heart.
And I was right.

I made this illustration thinking of Dad and the childhood memories that left such a mark on him — including, among others, that legendary pose.

I may not be a big hockey fan, but through my dad’s admiration for this player, I’ve learned to love him just as much.