One-Game Wonders: Goalies with Short-Lived NHL Careers and the Hockey Cards to Prove It
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They may not have played a long time, but each of these netminders has a trading card to prove they manned the pipes once in the NHL. Len Broderick – 1957-58 Parkhurst #21 Broderick, a bobby sox-era EBUG, was pulled from the stands at Maple Leaf Gardens to replace the legendary Jacques Plante against his hometown Leafs. The 19-year-old junior goalie stood tall, stopping 20 shots to lead the Habs to a 6-2 win. Years later, he revealed that the Canadiens were required to pay him $100 for his appearance, but sent him a check for $150. John Aiken also…
