Jordan White Gets Nod as Sharks' Emergency Goalie

by Monte Stewart

Filed under: Canucks, Sharks, Western, NHL Injuries, College Hockey

VANCOUVER -- For one night, Jordan White realized his dream of suiting up for an NHL club.

White, a second-year goaltender with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, was thrust into an emergency backup role Thursday with the San Jose Sharks as they beat the Vancouver Canucks, 2-1, in a shootout at Rogers Arena.

"It was exciting," said White. "It was an experience I'll remember for a while."

The 22-year-old Surrey, B.C., native, signed a contract to fill in for Antero Niittymaki, who suffered a groin injury during the morning skate. Just before UBC was to practice, White was called into the coach's office and instructed to join the Sharks for their game.

 

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Source: http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2011/01/21/jordan-white-gets-nod-as-sharks-emergency-goalie/

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