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John Aiken (ice hockey, born 1932)

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John Aiken
Born (1932-01-01)January 1, 1932
Arlington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died November 2, 2021(2021-11-02) (aged 89)
Reading, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 1957–1958

John Judson Aiken (January 1, 1932 – November 2, 2021) was an American ice hockey goaltender.[1] He played one game for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League during the 1957–1958 season.[2]

Aiken was spectating at the Canadiens versus Boston Bruins match on March 13, 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 six goals in a 7–3 Boston victory.[3]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
1949–50 Arlington Catholic High School HS-MA
1950–51 Boston Calculators MBAHL
1951–52 Boston Calculators MBAHL
1952–53 Boston University NCAA
1953–54 Boston University NCAA
1954–55 Boston University NCAA 23 4 19 0 1380 163 0 7.09
1955–56 Boston Calculators MBAHL
1956–57 Boston Calculators MBAHL
1957–58 Montreal Canadiens NHL 1 0 1 0 34 6 0 10.67 .667
NHL totals 1 0 1 0 34 6 0 10.67 .667

See also

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References

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  1. ^ John J. Aiken obituary
  2. ^ National Hockey League (2007). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2009. Triumph Books. p. 642. ISBN 978-1-60078-148-3.
  3. ^ "John Aiken 1957-58". Montreal Canadiens Goaltenders. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
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