When a team has to call on an emergency goalie in the NHL, it always makes for a great story. We all remember, after all, David Ayres and his victory over the Leafs in 2020… hehe.
A Zamboni driver from Gatineau is making headlines today after he crashed his Zamboni into the boards, leading to his arrest. The man behind the wheel of the ice resurfacing vehicle remains anonymous as local police did not release his name.
David Ayres, who is famously remembered as the EBUG that defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, signed a contract in the OSHL to continue his playing career.
David Ayres, the former Toronto Maple Leafs zamboni driver who helped the Carolina Hurricanes beat them, signed a new hockey contract. It's very unusual to see teams use emergency backup goaltenders (ebug), but sometimes, they have no choice.