What happens if the Red Deer Rebels need an emergency goalie?
David Ayres captured the attention of the entire country, and the state of North Carolina, Saturday night when he was called upon by the Carolina Hurricanes to step between the pipes during a Hockey Night in Canada tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The 42-year-old rink attendant stopped eight of ten shots he faced to become the first emergency backup goalie to record an NHL win.
What would happen if the Red Deer Rebels, or any other WHL team, needed a third goalie during a game?
Per league rules, if a club has a third goaltender present in the arena, they are permitted to dress and play them. If a third goaltender is not present, that team will have to dress a regular skater as their next goaltender.