JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Johnstown Tomahawks’ 16-year-old emergency backup goaltender didn’t really expect to see action against the Rochester Jr. Americans Friday night. But five days before his birthday ...

Convenience has been the theme so far in the Pittsburgh Penguins' first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers when it comes to the selection of the third goaltender for games. They recalled ...

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Nathan Schoenfeld got the chance to serve as Arizona Coyotes backup goalie against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday after Anders Lindback sustained a lower-body injury during an off ...

Hockey is absolutely full of surprises, but nothing quite compares to watching a completely ordinary regular person step into an NHL game. The Emergency Backup Goalie rule makes that truly possible.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The Toronto Maple Leafs made an emergency roster move after a scary pregame ...

The box score doesn't always tell the full story in professional sports, and such was the case in the regular-season finale between the Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks. Emergency backup goalie Tom ...

Pickard is expected to be the first of several “Black Aces” recalled from the Bakersfield Condors. He started the season, but after struggling to find his groove and posting fairly lackluster numbers, ...