David Ayres

• Former NHL goalie David Ayres in Kelowna raises money for kidney foundation

  The foundation is something Ayres holds close to his heart, after he needed a kidney transplant at the age of 27.

  Sports

  Jul 9, 2023
  
• David Ayres, Zamboni driver and emergency goalie, launches fund for kidney patients

  The 42-year-old has teamed up with the Kidney Foundation of Canada to start an emergency fund to help those with kidney disease amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 24, 2020
  
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• Rick Zamperin: Losing to David Ayres seems to be motivating the Toronto Maple Leafs

  The Toronto Maple Leafs have recorded three consecutive wins after what can be considered the franchise's most embarrassing moment.

  Sports

  Mar 3, 2020
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• NHL unlikely to change goalie rule that saw Zamboni driver David Ayres hit the ice

  It’s such a rare occurrence,” Vegas general manager Kelly McCrimmon said. “It’s only news because it recently happened.”

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2020
• Rick Zamperin: Should the NHL change its emergency goalie rule?

  National Hockey League general managers are expected to discuss the NHL's emergency goalie rules this week following the incredible story of David Ayres.

  Sports

  Mar 2, 2020
• Emergency goalie David Ayres coming to Saskatoon

  David Ayres will be at the Saskatoon Blades game on March 6 when they take on the Regina Pats.

  Sports

  Feb 27, 2020
• Zamboni driver David Ayres saves the day for Stephen Colbert on ‘The Late Show’

  Goalie hero David Ayres stepped in to finish the 'Late Show' monologue after Stephen Colbert "pulled" a hamstring.

  Entertainment

  Feb 25, 2020
• Zamboni driver who played backup goalie for Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh for ‘David Ayres Day’

  "Even people that I don't know that have reached out to me to say they were proud of me. That's the best."

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2020
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• Winnipeg emergency backup goalie: ‘Just being there and being part of it is cool’

  The celebrated David Ayres isn't the only regular Joe waiting in the wings for a rare chance to suit up.

  Sports

  Feb 24, 2020
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• Zamboni driver David Ayres describes NHL debut with Carolina Hurricanes

  "The equipment guy came in and he said, 'put your gear on, you're going to go out there,'" Ayres said. 

  Feb 23, 2020