Blackhawks treat emergency backup goalie Eric Semborski to a new mask

He didn’t get to play in the NHL – not yet, at least, who knows what the future could have in store – but he did get to experience life as an emergency NHL backup, way back when Corey Crawford had to suddenly get an appendectomy. Scott Darling held the fort then, but Semborski filled a vital role – and the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to show their appreciation.

Blackhawks treat emergency backup goalie Eric Semborski to a new mask

He didn’t get to play in the NHL – not yet, at least, who knows what the future could have in store – but he did get to experience life as an emergency NHL backup, way back when Corey Crawford had to suddenly get an appendectomy. Scott Darling held the fort then, but Semborski filled a vital role – and the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to show their appreciation.

Blackhawks treat emergency backup goalie Eric Semborski to a new mask

He didn’t get to play in the NHL – not yet, at least, who knows what the future could have in store – but he did get to experience life as an emergency NHL backup, way back when Corey Crawford had to suddenly get an appendectomy. Scott Darling held the fort then, but Semborski filled a vital role – and the Chicago Blackhawks wanted to show their appreciation.