
By The Numbers: 59—The Night of the "Professor," the Birth of the Goalie Mask, and the Rise of Modern Stars
Why number "59" matters in hockey: a 59-save shutout, a 1959 goalie mask revolution, and modern stars turning an odd number legendary.

Why number "59" matters in hockey: a 59-save shutout, a 1959 goalie mask revolution, and modern stars turning an odd number legendary.

Jacques Plante didn’t just stop pucks—he redefined goaltending, from masks to studying the game, building a legacy still shaping the NHL today.

Legends in the crease: How Bower, Plante, and Luongo turned the humble #1 into hockey’s boldest badge of grit, innovation, and calm confidence.