Now up to 149 NHL backup only goalies.
Marek Langhamer is the only 2015/2016 goalie so far. JF Berube made his NHL debut so went from being a backup to actual NHLer.
I was able to confirm Randy Jaycock dressed as an emergecy backup for the Calgary Flames on Oct. 24, 1989. Working on adding the full story to the website. However, upon doing so I uncovered something else. Apparently Randy Jaycock also dressed as a backup goalie with the St. Louis Blues sometime around 1982. From a 1989 Calgary newspaper that reported on Jaycock's emergency call to the Flames -> "said Jaycock, who has never actually played in the NHL although he spent three games as a backup with St. Louis seven years ago." Since the article was from October, 1989, it would stand to reason Jaycock dressed with the Blues around 1982 but I can't find ANYTHING about Jaycock and the Blues.
Here's the full article because its a really good read:
From the Calgary Herald, Oct. 24, 1989. "Emergency gives goalie best seat in the Saddledome." by Gyle Konotopetz.
On a normal night, Randy Jaycock needs a ticket to see Calgary Flames play.
There was nothing normal about Monday night.
Jaycock got in free and he had maybe the best seat in the house. Right next to Ric Nattress. He was so close to the ice, he could feel the wind when Al MacInnis went into his backswing.
Normally, Jaycock would be mustering a hot dog during the pre-game warmup.
Last night, he was mustering his catcher's mitt. Warming up the Flames.
"I stoned Pep in the warmup," mused Jaycock. "We've got this feud goin'. I won't let him score on me."
Jaycock, a 26-year-old Calgary native who was cut by the Flames at training camp this fall, was pressed into uniform with his home-town club.
With Mike Vernon sidelined with back spasms and with Salt Lake City goalie Steve Guenette unable to travel to Calgary in time for the game, Jaycock was signed to an amateur tryout as a free agent and dressed as the backup to Rick Wamsley in the National Hockey League game against Washington.
To Jaycock, it was more than a thrill of a lifetime. It was also a fat paycheque - about $750 for warming up Peplinski and Co.
"Now, it's back to the salt mines," said Jaycock, who has retired from professional hockey to concentrate on his courier business.
"He comes walking in here and says: `Coach, here's your Robo-Rent-A-Goalie. Just make the cheque out to my company,' " said coach Terry Crisp.
"It's nice to have a local kid to fall back on in a situation like this."
When the camera lights cornered Jaycock in the dressing room, everybody wanted to know what league he's playing in.
"Gee, we don't really have a league to play in," said Jaycock, who has played one game with Drumheller Miners, a Triple-A senior team.
On his way to the rink after the Flames called him up from the Miners at 4 p.m., Jaycock saw his father Stan, the former Calgay sportsman of the year, at a red light.
"He looked over kind of puzzled," said Jaycock, who toiled with Bassano last year after winding up his professional career with Baltimore (American). "He couldn't figure out why I was wearing a suit. I didn't tell him I was playing. I wanted to keep it a secret until he got to the game."
After training camp, the Flames told Jaycock they may be able to use him as a fifth goalie in an emergency situation.
"I was happy help out," said Jaycock, who has never actually played in the NHL although he spent three games as a backup with St. Louis seven years ago. "I'm their fifth wheel. I'm a little rusty, so it's a good thing Wammer played the whole game. Now, it's time to get on with the other part of my life.
"I'm confident I could play if I had to, but my business is my No. 1 priority. It was fun. I had a pretty good seat for the game.
"When they called me, it was like: `What are you doin' tonight?' "
It was a big night for Jaycock. He even got an invitation to the Flames' Halloween party from the captain, Peplinski.
"Here," Peplinski said, handing him the invitation.
"Can I wear my mask?" asked Jaycock.
"Yeah, sure," piped Peplinski. "Come as a goalie."
