description Bill Durnan Overview
Durnan won the Vezina Trophy six times in his seven NHL seasons with the Montreal Canadiens and added two Stanley Cups, in 1944 and 1946. He was fully ambidextrous in net, wearing a specially designed glove that let him catch and shoot with either hand depending on the play.
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How many Vezina Trophies did Bill Durnan win?
Durnan won the Vezina Trophy six times in seven NHL seasons with the Montreal Canadiens. His six wins came during the 1944 to 1950 period. [NHL profile](https://www.nhl.com/news/bill-durnan-hall-of-fame-career-for-montreal)
How could Bill Durnan catch with either hand?
He was fully ambidextrous and wore specially designed gloves that let him switch the catching side. That allowed him to catch or handle the puck with either hand depending on the play.
Which Stanley Cups did Bill Durnan win with Montreal?
He backstopped the Canadiens to Stanley Cups in 1944 and 1946. Those were the two championships on his seven-season NHL résumé.
Why is Bill Durnan's goaltending style still unusual?
Modern goalies normally keep a fixed catching hand, while Durnan could change his puck-hand setup from side to side. He also served as Montreal's captain for part of the 1947-48 season, a rare distinction for a goalie.
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