He’ll be back at his desk Friday, he says.
Imagine putting in a full day’s work then finding out you’ll not only have to suit up for a pro team but play.
That’s just what happened for 36-year-old accountant Scott Foster as he made seven saves as the emergency goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday night.
Foster is one of several players that rotate as emergency backups. He’s plays in an adult recreational league and served as a the emergency backup for a few other games this year, according to the team’s official website. Thursday night was his first time in uniform.
Foster was told suit up before the game when starter Anton Forstberg suffered an injury during warmups. Foster then took the ice when the game’s starter Collin Delia went down with an injury.
That put Foster on the ice for the remainder of Chicago’s 6-2 victory against the Winnipeg Jets.
Foster described the night as something he’d never forget. Take a look at highlights from his fairy tale debut below.
«Well the initial shock happened when I had to dress, and then I think you just kind of black out after that.»
Emergency goalie Scott Foster reflects on his @NHL debut. #FosterOfThePeople pic.twitter.com/6MZs61fnfS
Foster told the team’s official website that he’d be back at his desk Friday but he definitely has a story to share by the water cooler.
