Denis Brodeur, 1930-2013

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The man who snapped one of the most recognised photos in Canadian hockey history — the image of Yvan Cournoyer and Paul Henderson celebrating the latter's 1972 Summit Series-winning goal — passed away today, just two days shy of the 41st anniversary of the event he so famously captured. He gained additional later fame as the father of current NHL goaltender Martin Brodeur.

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Too bad he won't be able to see his son inducted in the Hall of Fame.
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