An emergency goaltender activated when both regular netminders are unavailable, Scott Foster famously played for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2018 as a 36-year-old accountant. This practice allows NHL teams to avoid forfeiting games, benefiting the league and fans who witness unlikely debuts. It highlights the value of amateur or semi-pro players ready to step in professionally.
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