John Aiken (ice hockey)
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| John Aiken | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
January 1, 1932 Arlington, MA, USA | ||
| 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 6 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 10.59 | .667 | |
See also
References
- ↑ National Hockey League (2007). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2009. Triumph Books. p. 642. ISBN 978-1-60078-148-3.
- ↑ "John Aiken 1957-58". Montreal Canadiens Goaltenders. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
External links
- John Aiken's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- John Aiken's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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