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Jackalopes emergency goalie stays prepared

Blake Forystek is inspired by NHL emergency goalie David Ayres' as he remains ready to help the Jacks on any given night.

ODESSA, Texas — On February 22nd, 42-year old David Ayres, the emergency goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, checked in and won them the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Odessa Jackalopes have an emergency goalie of their own and Ayres' story inspires him.

Blake Forystek came here from college station after the Jacks' second-string
goalie went down with an injury.
He hasn't seen any time on the ice this season, but he's ready for the chance.
"I'd love to work for an NHL team and maybe have the same opportunity that David did," Forystek said. "You just prepare the same way you would as if you're starting that game."

For Forystek, it's all about getting an education and sticking to his dreams.

"If i can find a good enough college and keep working at it you never know where it could take you," Forstek said. "Keep working hard and it doesn't really matter your age, as you saw with David Ayres."

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