Also, we've got features on Tyler Seguin, Carey Price, Jordan Binnington, Shea Theodore and much more.As a member of The Hockey News family, we first want to wish you, your family and friends the very best of health during this COVID-19 virus pandemic. College Football in the Spring: When? The former Zamboni … David Ayres (born August 12, 1977) is a Canadian ice hockey player and the first and only emergency backup goaltender to record a win in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL). They were so awesome. "I got one. Ayres, who grew up a Bruins fan but became a Leafs fan after working with the club. He spends his free time listening to music you wouldn't like and watches obnoxiously-long motor races.Hockey is back, and we have everything you need to be ready with our Playoff Preview! I said, if the guys come in, I might know where they’re going to go, but in a game situation, that’s all out the window.”“Even though I was on the other team, they were so receptive. "See you Tuesday, Davey!" David Ayres, a 42-year-old father of three, got a standing ovation after making eight saves as an emergency goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes in a win over Toronto. After a tough start, he settled in behind the Hurricanes defense and helped Carolina pick up the victory.David Ayres started the second period like everyone else at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday evening: enjoying a tightly contested battle between two playoff contenders, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes. TheHockeyNews.com gives you the inside scoop on hockey like no other publication. WATCH: David Ayres, a 42-year-old Zamboni driver, who has been made famous after he stepped in as the emergency goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes on Feb. 29, stepped in to "save the day… ... 6-3, and Ayres made eight saves. David Ayres, who played in 6-3 win after injuries to Carolina Hurricanes goalies James Reimer, Petr Mrazek, drives a Zamboni for the Toronto Marlies. Discuss the NHL, AHL, KHL, NWHL, IIHF and every other hockey league you can think … the club said on its Twitter account. At 28:41, it’s the most ice time by an emergency backup in NHL history. Niederrieter then blasted a one-timer on a power play at 9:43 before Foegele made it 3-1 at 10:49.Teravainen made it 4-1 with Clifford in the box for charging at 13:17, but Tavares scored on the first shot against Ayres, through the pads 19 seconds after that.Engvall buried a loose puck on Toronto's next shot at 15:10 to make it 4-3.The Leafs, who were coming of an encouraging 4-0 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday, then got a power play — fans screamed "Shoot!"
"What a moment for him. "I hadn't seen the footage (of Mrazek's injury). The funny part? Something he'll never forget, and something we won't either. officials report 53 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths "I had no idea I was going to get a shower before I got in the shower," Ayres, the game's first star, said with a grin. This … "After the bizarre second that saw Carolina score four times, give up two goals, lose Mrazek, and have Ayres pressed into action, the Hurricanes made it 5-3 just 53 seconds into the third after jumping on a turnover and beating Andersen in tight.Necas then made it 6-3 at 3:44 when he picked up a loose puck to finish off a chaotic sequence as boos rained down.The jeers continued on a Leafs power play later in the period and got louder as the period wore on, with some fans chanting "Let's Go Raptors!" WATCH: David Ayres, a 42-year-old Zamboni driver, who has been made famous after he stepped in as the emergency goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes on Feb. 29, stepped in to "save … '"Warren Foegele scored twice, Martin Necas had a goal and an assist, and Lucas Wallmark, Nino Niederreiter and Teuvo Teravainen provided the rest of the offense for Carolina.
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I was in the media room by myself and a guy comes in and said ‘get going’. “Ayres will be in the building on Tuesday and will be our @VectorSecurity Siren Sounder! Ayres previously served as an emergency goaltender for the Marlies in 2016 and with the Charlotte Checkers 21 days ago, so it’s not his first rodeo as a super sub – but it’s safe to say two periods of NHL action is something he’ll never forget.Steven Ellis is the Special Projects Manager for The Hockey News.
'"It was wild, it was fun," said Ayres, who gets paid $500 and gets to keep his jersey.Ayres, who had a kidney transplant 15 years ago and wasn't sure if he would ever play hockey again, has been a practice goalie with the Leafs and the club's American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, for the last eight years.The native of nearby Whitby, Ontario, faces shots from professional players on an almost-daily basis during the season but never thought he'd be called into service in an NHL game. That’s exactly what happened.”Per NHL rules, Ayres was paid $500 and allowed to keep his game-worn jersey. "I told the guys after the game, 'Thank him because that just gave (us) an incredible memory. 1.1m members in the hockey community. Frederik Andersen made 41 saves.Toronto was playing poorly before Mrazek went down with Carolina leading. He psyched me out,” Ayres said with a laugh. How Much? Stephen Colbert, left, sprays water on Carolina Hurricanes emergency goaltender David Ayres on ‘The Late Show’ on Feb. 24, 2020.