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John Aiken (ice hockey)

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Caught
  
Left

Height
  
1.80 m

Playing career
  
1957–1958

Weight
  
75 kg


Name
  
John (ice

Position
  
Goaltender

Role
  
Ice hockey player

Played for
  
Montreal Canadiens

Born
  
January 1, 1932 (age 92) Arlington, MA, USA (
1932-01-01
)

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.

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 0 goals in a 7-3 Boston victory.

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John Aiken (ice hockey) Wikipedia


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