The Biggest Psychopath In Hockey....

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Published 2024-05-10
Intense, unhinged, mean, and talented. He revolutionized puck handling for goaltenders while simultaneously striking fear into the hearts of his opponents with his aggressive stick play. Off the ice, he was just as unpredictable, known for his willingness to defend his teammates fiercely. Despite his remarkable skills, this goalies NHL journey wasn't a smooth one; it took until his debut season for him to find his stride. Once he did, he became a force to be reckoned with, delivering one of the most impressive rookie seasons in hockey history. Today, we delve into the story of this mad goalie, tracing his wild journey from junior hockey to NHL stardom. Hextall not only set a standard for goaltending excellence in the '80s but also left a mark with his unpredictable nature. While we won't delve into his later career as a GM, one thing remains clear: Hextall's legacy is one of both brilliance and unpredictability, a rare combination that defined his career and made him a beloved figure in Philadelphia. Join us as we explore the thrilling, unpredictable life and career of Ron Hextall. #hockey #nhl #ronhextall #philadelphiaflyers #newyorkislanders
All Comments (21)
  • @TheFlamingPike
    I'm pretty sure that the Japanese people at Konami, when they decided to make a ice hockey video game, tuned in to the NHL to see what they could put in their game to make it appealing and fun. It was during that time that Ron Hextall had arrived in the NHL. I would bet that they saw footage of Ron Hextall going crazy. This could explain why the goalie seems so damn angry in that game and that he is pretty much the most dangerous player on the ice, destroying any player that touched him.
  • @faunbudweis
    Not to mention he was a great mole for Philly when he worked as a GM in Pittsburgh, the guy was on a mission to sink that team and he did! :)
  • @jockejocke1
    After his first 3 seasons in the NHL (including playoffs), his stats were: Was the only goalie to play in 60 or more games in all 3 seasons 122 wins 19 ties 3 shutouts 2 goals scored 23 assists 407 penalty minutes 6,260 saves Just crazy how he combined goalie stats with defensive d-man scoring stats and enforcer/goon penalty stats. He couldn't keep that up though, and after those first 3 seasons the magic was gone due to several different things. For starters, approaching his 4th season he chose not to attend training camp, and he held out due to contract disputes, and when he finally returned, with the season already under way (due to being suspended from the season before) he did not have a good year at all. He was constantly battling with groin and hamstring injuries which kept him out of the lineup.
  • @86daytonaz
    Who didn’t wanna watch this guy play?…. A LEGEND!!!!!
  • @RonanDahlman-ci1ql
    12:06 “Chevier is just getting murdered by Philadelphia’s Hextall.” Being said like it was another Tuesday is so funny.
  • @dfoleyusa
    Hextall was a unique guy at a unique time in the sport. Well deserved legend.
  • @craigharrison5406
    Felix Potvin laid a beating on Hextall. I guarantee he didn't expect that.
  • @chawk678
    I met Hextall after his fighting suspension against Chris Chelios. I told him Chelios deserved it. He paused and with the slightest smirk said, "oh no, you can't do stuff like that". I replied, "you mean just not caught". He gave a FULL smile and said, "Nah, just can't do that."
  • @Jay9999
    Hextall, what a legend. I miss those days. Billy Smith was a battler too
  • @jayanxiety
    Hack-stall as we used to call him, underestimated Potvin. He assumed the small, unassuming goalie would get demolished. Boy was he wrong! Potvin held his own against the more aggressive Hextall. Still, I have to give credit where it's due. He was a great goalie who got the job done.
  • @BDuffProductions
    Will always be my favorite Flyer. When those posts clanked, you knew it was on.
  • @dylangriffin5778
    Im absolutely loving this hockey documentaries. Really good work man keep it up!!
  • @86daytonaz
    GOD I MISS THIS STYLE OF HOCKEY!… BEST YEARS EVER!
  • @cdubs9918
    Over 400 pim for a goalie is absolutely wild.
  • @WarioSaysSo
    27# Ron Hextall Drafted: 119th overall by Philadelphia Flyers, 1982. # 13 NHL seasons - Representing 3 NHL teams: 2x Philadelphia Flyers (1986-92 & 1994-99), Quebec Nordiques (1992-93) & New York Islanders (1993-94). # 2 AHL seasons - Representing: Hershey Bears (1984-86) + 1 AHL game in 1989. # 1 IHL season - Representing: Kalamazoo Wings (1984-85) # 2x Stanley Cup finals: 1987 & 1997 (Flyers). # 1992 IIHF World Championship: 5th place (Canada). # Conn Smythe Trophy (play-off MVP): 1987. # Vezina Trophy (Best goaltender): 1987. # NHL first All-Star team: 1987. # NHL All-Star Game player: 1987. # 3x Bobby Clarke Trophy (Flyers MVP): 1987, 1988 & 1989. # Inducted into Flyers Hall of Fame: 2008. # Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award (AHL rookie of the year): 1986. # AHL First All-Star Team: 1986. # NHL RECORD: - Most penalty minutes by a goaltender in a single season – 113 (1988–89 season). # FLYERS RECORDS: - Most career games played by a goaltender – 489 - Most career wins – 240 - Most career playoff wins – 45 - Most career points by a goaltender – 28 - Most career penalty minutes by a goaltender – 476
  • @user-cj4df7vs7w
    Such a shame we don't see goaltenders like Hextall anymore.