The Legend Of Mr. Zero

Emile Francis recalls an interaction with fellow netminder "Mr. Zero" Frank Brimsek during the 1946-47 NHL season.

Here is Emile “The Cat” Francis telling the story in his own words of meeting legendary goaltender Frank Brimsek in the mid 1940s. Brimsek won two Stanley Cups, two Vezinas and the Calder Memorial Trophy as a member of the NHL’s Boston Bruins. Enjoy!

I broke in to the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1946-47 season. There was no such thing as …