The tale of Ed Belfour, a goaltending legend cloaked in both glory and controversy, is one that hockey fans never tire of hearing. Known to many as "Eddie the Eagle," he soared through the sport with undeniable prowess. From capturing the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year, securing two Vezina Trophies as the league’s best goaltender, and earning six All-Star Game appearances, to donning some of the most creative masks ever seen on the ice, Belfour’s on-ice legacy is nothing short of iconic. I mean who could forget his unforgettable playoff performances that cemented his status as a hockey great?
Yet, while "Eddie the Eagle" reigned supreme on the ice, "Crazy Eddie" made his mark off it—that's a different story altogether, as you’ll soon discover. #edbelfour #nhlblackhawks #blackhawks #chicagoblackhawks #dallasstars #torontomapleleafs #hockey #nhl #videoessay #icehockey