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John Aiken (ice hockey, born 1932)

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John Aiken
Born (1932-01-01) January 1, 1932 (age 92)
Arlington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 1957–1958

Donald John Judson Aiken (born January 1, 1932) is a former American former ice hockey goaltender. He played one game for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League during the 1957-1958 season.[1]

Aiken was spectating at the Canadiens versus Boston Bruins match on 13 March 1958 when Canadiens goaltender Jacques Plante was seriously injured during the second period. Aiken, who was the Bruins' practice goaltender, was called out of the crowd to take Plante's place. Aiken made twelve saves and allowed six goals in a 7-3 Boston victory.[2]

Career statistics

Season Team League GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%.
1954-55 Boston University NCAA
1957–58 Montreal Canadiens NHL 1 0 1 0 34 6 0 10.59 .667

See also

References

  1. ^ National Hockey League (2007). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2009. Triumph Books. p. 642. ISBN 978-1-60078-148-3.
  2. ^ "John Aiken 1957-58". Montreal Canadiens Goaltenders. Retrieved 19 June 2012.