NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 23: Steve Mason #35 of the Winnipeg Jets walks out for warmups prior to the game against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on December 23, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Jets 5-2.

Jets add emergency backup after Mason injured

Ian McLaren
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The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Zane Kalemba to a professional tryout so that he may serve as emergency backup to starter Connor Hellebuyck during Thursday's game in New Jersey.

This after the club attempted to recall Michael Hutchinson following a lower-body injury suffered by Steve Mason at the morning skate, only to see Hutchinson's flight delayed.

Kalemba played with Jets captain Blake Wheeler as a member of the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL back in 2004-05. He most recently suited up for the EIHL's Manchester Storm in 2015-16, posting an .888 save percentage in 52 appearances.

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