Chicago accountant racks up 7 saves in Blackhawks win

Accountant Scott Foster suits up as emergency goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks

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published 30 March 2018

On Thursday night, Scott Foster expected to head over to the United Center for a nice meal and a press box view of the Chicago Blackhawks as they faced the Winnipeg Jets down on the ice.

Instead, the 36-year-old accountant found himself in the crease — the only thing standing between the Jets and the net.

Foster is part of a roster of "recreational goaltenders," writes Jay Cohen at NBC Chicago, who attend Blackhawks home games in case either team needs an emergency puck-stopper. The 911 call came after Chicago's starting goalie, Anton Forsberg, was sidelined by an injury sustained during a "pregame ritual," and backup goalie Collin Delia was helped off the ice at the beginning of the third period due to muscle cramps.