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NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 7
David Ayres, Who Famously Beat Maple Leafs as EBUG for Hurricanes, Officially Signs Contract at 47

David Ayres, Who Famously Beat Maple Leafs as EBUG for Hurricanes, Officially Signs Contract at 47

David Ayres, who is famously remembered as the EBUG that defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, signed a contract in the OSHL to continue his playing career.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / October 6
David Ayres, Former Maple Leafs Zamboni Driver Who Defeated Them, Signs a New Hockey Contract

David Ayres, Former Maple Leafs Zamboni Driver Who Defeated Them, Signs a New Hockey Contract

David Ayres, the former Toronto Maple Leafs zamboni driver who helped the Carolina Hurricanes beat them, signed a new hockey contract. It's very unusual to see teams use emergency backup goaltenders (ebug), but sometimes, they have no choice.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25, 2021

Who Plays Ayres?: Sportsbook Unveils Casting Odds For Future Film

As we reported a few days ago, the story of goaltender David Ayres is going to get a feature film and it looks like Disney is going to be the production company behind the project.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22, 2021

A David Ayres Disney Movie Is in the Works

The most famous emergency goalie in history, David Ayres, has signed a Disney movie deal to tell his story, according to reports. One year ago today, David Ayres a mild mannered Zamboni driver from Whitby, Ontario, shocked the hockey world by posting a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / January 22, 2021

Meet the NWHL’s EBUG: Mariah Fujimagari

If you’re a hockey fan you probably remember David Ayres, the emergency backup goalie (EBUG) in Toronto who played a game against the Maple Leafs for the Carolina Hurricanes.

25 of the biggest sports moments from April

25 of the biggest sports moments from April

We could all use some fun sports memories right now, so here are 25 of the biggest sporting moments to ever happen in April.

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Most famous announcer calls in history
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Carolina Hurricanes News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23, 2020
Hurricanes have big plans for viral star David Ayres

Hurricanes have big plans for viral star David Ayres

The Carolina Hurricanes are riding a wave of popularity right now thanks to viral sensation David Ayres, and Ayres shirts that the team is selling will have a benefit for a great cause.

Emergency goalie Ayres makes history in Hurricanes' win
Hurricanes will make additions in net after using emergency backup
More NHL news: Wild to host Blues in 2021 Winter Classic
Capitals acquire Ilya Kovalchuk from Canadiens for third-round pick
Lightning to sign former Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian
Most underrated player on every team

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