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NHL Bids Farewell to Amateur Emergency Goalies
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NHL Emergency Backup Goalies: The End of an Era
The NHL is saying goodbye to its amateur emergency backup goalies, replacing them with full-time pros starting in the 2026-27 season. These local heroes, like Pittsburghs Tom Comunale, Jeff Sewick, and Jeff Vayda, have been ready to step in at a moments notice. However, the new rules in the collective bargaining agreement will bring in full-time pros, ending the era of everyday folks becoming legends overnight.
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