Chicago accountant racks up 7 saves in Blackhawks win


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.
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Foster played goalie in college, and on Thursday his skills were on display as he saved all seven shots the Jets zipped his way. The Hawks won the game 6-2 — and Foster, well, he won his kids some bragging rights at school, he said. Watch some of his saves below. Kimberly Alters
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