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.

Carolina’s Bickell determined to return to hockey despite MS

Carolina’s Bickell determined to return to hockey despite MS Bryan Bickell says he doesn’t want to let multiple sclerosis end his hockey career Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hBoMGT The Carolina Hurricanes forward said during the first intermission of Friday night’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks that “my mindset is to get back on the ice, and I think I can do that.” He says his treatment includes a round of medication once a month, which he began taking “a couple of weeks ago.”

Blackhawks’ goalie Crawford hopes to play Friday

Before going to bed in a Philadelphia hotel room on Dec. 2, Corey Crawford felt like he was coming down with the flu. When he woke up the next morning, though, team trainer Mike Gapski and Dr. Michael Terry quickly deduced something more serious was happening to the Blackhawks’ starting goalie, and they rushed him to a nearby hospital.

Hawks win 4-1

It took 34 games — and 74 shots on goal — but Duncan Keith finally scored a goal for the Blackhawks this season. The timing couldn’t have been better, too, as San Jose was dominating much of the second period, but Keith’s rocket tied the game at 1-1 with 3:11 left, and the Hawks went on to claim a 4-1 victory.