In Memoriam Gilles Gilbert - R.I.P.

[Gee Wally]

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Terrible news

 

[08SeaBass08]

That sucks. I knew he had some health issues a few years back, but had thought he’d gotten past them. As a kid, I was certain his name was “Jo Jo Bear,” which made him the ideal Bruin. Condolences to all who knew him personally.

 

[Ladyfan]

Oh No. @GahdenRinkRat had the biggest crush on him years ago.

He was a good net minder and too young.

R.I.P sir

 

[Fenway]

I am heartbroken

 

[quietbruinfan]

R.I.P. to a good, stylish reflex goalie and the man who almost won us the cup in 79. It is a sad day indeed.

 

[DominicT]

My favorite all time Bruins goaltender.

RIP

 

[Mad-Marcus]

RIP, he was great with the old school kick saves.

 

[caz16]

RIP Gilles, he was one of my favourites too. Too young, just 74.

 

[Alicat]

Rest in Peace

 

[missingchicklet]

RIP. Too young.

Absolutely loved him when I was a kid. I think a lot of it had to do with his mask with the stars -- wicked look. Thought he was underrated. Given his style I think he would have been incredible had he played several decades later with modern leg pads. Total brick wall when he was in the zone.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Met him in Lake Placid as a kid during a hockey tournament. Never saw him play, a bit before my time, but RIP. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Habs10Habs]

Some of my fondest hockey memories involve my Habs and your beloved Bruins. The sad part of getting older is we now have to start saying good bye to some of our favorite players. My condolences to all Bruins fans.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

One of my favorite Bruins players growing up. Definitely my favorite Boston goalie of all-time. RIP!!!

 

[Kovi]

Oh this makes me sad. Rest well dear one.
I remember his as being one of the first hockey player names I learned from my dad.

 

[badbrewin]

Ahh so sad. Still recall him from back in '77 as a solid goalie around the time I became a Bs fan as a kid. 74 is still so young by today's life expectancy. RIP Mr.Gilbert

 

[Bruin4]

My Favorite Bruin Goalie of all time. Gilles Gilbert RIP !

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

Had a huge crush on Gilles as a young teen, both as a player and a “cute guy”. My favorite Bruins goalie of all time. The hockey heaven alumni just got a good one

 

[bbfan419]

Sad news, he was one of my fav players as a kid and maybe my fav Bruins goalie of all time. RIP Gilles, condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Fenway]

 

[JOKER 192]

Freakin loved this guy , one of my favorite Bruins of all time . RIP , so sad.

 

[GoBs]

Got to meet him at one of my son’s hockey tournaments in Montreal nice guy
God bless and RIP

 

[DKH]

Best player in the most memorable hockey game I ever watched

Game 7 in 1979 everything involved - teams, players, iconic stars, location, coaches, styles, TV announcers, time - it was like no other game I’ve ever watched - it was 3 hours of emotional ups and downs

The 1979 Bruins is in the conversation as the toughest team ever assembled in the NHL - inarguably the toughest skilled team

Gilles Gilbert was fantastic that series - actually the series to me was the greatest I ever witnessed

It’s the only series other than 2011 Vancouver I can an actually feel like I’m watching and relive like it’s happening

I wish everyone here got to experience that series live to appreciate the greatness of Montreal and the toughness and will of the Bruins - especially Gilbert

Phenomenal

 

[RoccoF14]

Everybody who's already posted have expressed my sentiments as well. I loved that guy. I used to pretend I was him when I was a kid stopping my brother's tennis ball shots in the basement/garage. That's about as big a complement as I can pay...

I'd go from being Gilbert, stopping shots......to Brad Park when I was taking shots.

 

[TP70BruinsCup]

I will never forget the 3 wins at home in ‘79 series vs Montreal. Probably the best hockey he ever played. And in game 7 he gives up 5 goals but you cannot blame him as he was simply outstanding in that game too and kept the Bruins in it.

RIP and God bless the soul of Gilles.