Coyotes turn to men's league goalie as emergency backup vs. Canadiens
Welcome to the show, Nathan Schoenfeld.
Schoenfeld - the son of New York Rangers assistant general manager Jim Schoenfeld - went from men's league goalie to NHL backup after Anders Lindback suffered an off-ice injury just hours before Monday's game against the Montreal Canadiens.
Schoenfeld, wearing No.40, skates out with the #Coyotes before the game. He signed an amateur tryout agreement prior to puck drop.
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) February 16, 2016
Coyotes general manager Don Maloney said every team has a list of emergency goalies, and Schoenfeld answered the call.
He's also played some fantastic hockey for the coyotes alumni. Us Fat old guys that don't back check. https://t.co/xCk7fnuOAe
— Corey Hirsch (@CoreyHirsch) February 16, 2016
Louis Domingue made the start as expected, but Schoenfeld was certainly ready to go if needed.
#Coyotes emergency goalie Nate Schoenfeld with @ToddWalsh on @FOXSPORTSAZ at intermission pic.twitter.com/vcMccWxHWg
— Greg Dillard (@GregDillard) February 16, 2016