The Canes announced Sunday that Ayres would be PNC Arena on Tuesday night to … Most recently in the NHL with Carolina Hurricanes. David Ayres, who played in 6-3 win after injuries to Carolina Hurricanes goalies James Reimer, Petr Mrazek, drives a Zamboni for the Toronto Marlies. Now, David Ayres is coming to Raleigh. David Ayres -- the zamboni driver was called out of the stands to play goalie for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes team on Saturday ... and he's a rockstar!!! Ayers, of Whitby, Ont., stopped eight of 10 shots he faced in his NHL debut, helping the Hurricanes capture a 6-3 victory. TORONTO (AP) — David Ayres was sitting in the stands with his wife at Scotiabank Arena when Carolina Hurricanes goalie James Reimer went down with an injury. Emergency goalie David Ayres will be spending quite a bit more time in the spotlight this week. Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Pierre Engvall (47) takes a shot against Carolina Hurricanes emergency goalie David Ayres during the second period in Toronto on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. David Ayers was the 42-year-old hero for the Hurricanes when they lost two goaltenders and turned to an emergency goalie in Toronto. Related: Hurricanes’ emergency goalie David Ayres beats Toronto Maple Leafs Adam Gretz is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports . Afterward, he was named the game's first star. The Carolina Hurricanes found a new hero in Toronto. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of David Ayres, 1977-08-12 Whitby, ON, CAN Canada. David Ayres was sitting in the stands with his wife at Scotiabank Arena when Carolina Hurricanes goalie James Reimer went down with an injury. Emergency goalie David Ayres helps Hurricanes defeat Maple Leafs in wild NHL debut The 42-year-old -- who occasionally drives a Zamboni -- beat the team that employs him as a practice goalie. Filed under carolina hurricanes , david ayres , … The Hurricanes next game is Tuesday at home against the Dallas Stars. Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin also announced that Tuesday will be "David Ayres Day" in the city. Drop him a … Raleigh, North Carolina is prepared to celebrate David Ayres when the Carolina Hurricanes come home Tuesday. Ayres, …

David went on to become the oldest goaltender in NHL history to win his regular-season debut, his biggest fan cheering him on the whole way. Emergency backup goalie Dave Ayres made eight saves in relief of Carolina’s two injured netminders in the Hurricanes’ 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Hurricanes started selling shirts with Ayres' name and … Emergency backup goalie Dave Ayres made eight saves in relief of Carolina’s two injured netminders in the Hurricanes’ 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Complete player biography and stats.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- David Ayres' unlikely rise from Zamboni driver to internet sensation and NHL folk hero was part of an eventful 48 hours for the Carolina Hurricanes.