I love the fact he's wearing blue and white pants in the second period, before the Hurricanes gave him the red team pants before the start of the 3rd period.

@spencerhodkinson5304

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah i think they just gave him a shell

@michaelprovost6066

4 жыл бұрын

Nice attention to detail!

@josehborba3004

4 жыл бұрын

I think he is a huge leafs fan .he shut out the leafs in the third ,just amazing.,canes played great around him..

@TheWitchOvAgnesi

4 жыл бұрын

Brind'Amour likely requested it.

@johnny6071

4 жыл бұрын

The refs came up to him after the second and he got a shell to put over his pants.

Now we need a game between the Blackhawks with Scott Foster against the Hurricanes with David Ayres.

@maxscameraguy

4 жыл бұрын

I'd pay very good money to see that.

@dougdimmadome9841

4 жыл бұрын

I’d watch that over the all star game

@MetalCharlo

4 жыл бұрын

This > the All-Star game

@chaseman12

4 жыл бұрын

12-11. But it would be fun.

@MrManfly

4 жыл бұрын

Charlo Rivard ya the all star game sucks and has for years! I don’t think I have watched one since Wayne Gretzky hung up his skates?

If he’s ever down in Raleigh from Toronto I don’t think he’ll be charged for a drink. That was something special

@Mkbryant123

4 жыл бұрын

Zach N tonight!

@MrManfly

4 жыл бұрын

Zach N and it could be the 2 points that makes the difference in getting to the playoffs, you never know? Feel good story for sure!

@NicStryker1027

4 жыл бұрын

He is doing the siren at beginning of Hurricane game

@brooke-3615

4 жыл бұрын

Raleigh knows what hockey is?

@clumsiii

4 жыл бұрын

What? you tryin to hurt his kidney?

I tip my hat to the fans of Toronto who took a bad loss and handled it in the best way possible. Very nice to see them salute their own maintenance man on the night of his life even though their team lost. Cheers fellas!

@zugbrugh6472

4 жыл бұрын

landrec2 this just means that the stereotype of canadiens being nice is true

@keithstarke242

4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful thing to say. Yes indeed the leafs were classy. How can anyone not be glad for the back-up the back-up net minder.

@chrisquarrie

4 жыл бұрын

Yup the fans even gave the guy a standing ovation at the end of the game for getting the first star.

@KtotheL

4 жыл бұрын

ahh they got a lot of practice so :)

@hilareeek

4 жыл бұрын

Any game I've been to where the Leafs have been losing in the 3rd the stands clear out long before the game ends. So the fact that the fans were still there to cheer after a loss is REALLY CRAZY! And he would know that being part of the franchise! Huge class coming from T.O.

Love his smile. Don’t think he’s stopped smiling since game time. Congrats, my friend, congrats.

@dotdot6176

4 жыл бұрын

He’s happy he finally got his fame

@nakiasimone

4 жыл бұрын

govtom4 i mean life has its ways but this has to be one of the top days of his life. Unbelievably awesome 👏🏾

Dude's gonna be the answer to a sports trivia question for all eternity.

@lobitome

4 жыл бұрын

Rightfully so

@A.C31

4 жыл бұрын

The question will have to be specific because he’s certainly not the first to do this.

@matthewsaari6577

4 жыл бұрын

@@A.C31 Not really. "First emergency goalie to record a win in the NHL". Which would be diabolic question too since Scott Foster, the first emergency goalie to play, won but with only 14 minutes so he wasn't given the win.

@Legendary-zh9hd

3 жыл бұрын

no

@Moda-pf8wt

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewsaari6577 He wasn't given the win because he wasn't in the net for the winning goal. He made 7 saves out of 7 shots, that's really impressive.

what a legend, hockey is life

@WHADDDD

4 жыл бұрын

Just get pucks deep, short shifts, shots on net

@lobitome

4 жыл бұрын

Will never pay for a meal in N. C.

@rossviles835

4 жыл бұрын

A good job by him, yes. “Legend” is pretty strong, Lol. He did great for what it was, an emergency and short-term situation.

@_Archerfranklin

4 жыл бұрын

J H just carry the puck in, long shifts, dangle the goaile

@jaketnb

4 жыл бұрын

J H yessir

Was tearing up when he was talking to his mum. What a gesture to give his jersey proceeds to a kidney foundation. Should make a movie about this! A great Canadian guy eh?

@CNC-Time-Lapse

4 жыл бұрын

Would certain make for a good book deal.

@Jamzkee84

4 жыл бұрын

Who gonna play him? I’m thinking maybe Chris Pratt but open to suggestions.

@robertfapswell3719

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha lol, you big softie...me too ^_°

@luke_5187

4 жыл бұрын

Would it have killed you to not write “eh”?

@dgan2304

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like they are making a movie about it, as they should.

This guy makes me proud to be Canadian.

@chrislarue6715

4 жыл бұрын

He made feel like a proud North Carolinian

@anthony.jesse.s2161

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrislarue6715 I'm def a Carolina fan now, after Saturdays game.

@b7ndn

4 жыл бұрын

Jesse Daylin bandwagon

@anthony.jesse.s2161

4 жыл бұрын

@@b7ndn I'm from Toronto. Just supporting some Carolina/Canada luv and hockey.

@michaelmckay

4 жыл бұрын

@@anthony.jesse.s2161 Toronto fans should be proud, they acted with real class cheering for the guy.

The way they celebrate when he walked into the room, you swear the Canes won the cup!! !!!

@HH-hm7kg

4 жыл бұрын

Glenn Wolfe They’re giving him a memory of a lifetime

@glennwolfe6056

4 жыл бұрын

@@HH-hm7kg yaaa just like Rod told them.. Memories will last a life time... Right on

@lobitome

4 жыл бұрын

Loved Rod's initial look when he came on the ice, like wtf!?! "We lost this game". Then at the end, when he had to eat his words.

@nikantropov3165

4 жыл бұрын

Someone’s salty

@blackspider2274

4 жыл бұрын

He did for sure that night. What a moment for him.

Soooo nice to have this feel good story!!! How can anyone not be in this guys' corner? Love it!!!

@fatpowerful

4 жыл бұрын

I mean if your a leafs fan, I could imagine you would be to happy

@blap5630

4 жыл бұрын

Because I am from Toronto

@thehockeybeast3376

4 жыл бұрын

Leafs fans are a different breed

@mercuryangel9223

4 жыл бұрын

@@fatpowerful Not a friggin' leaf fan or watch much hockey but people have to pick at my noting something positive. How original, ugh!

@fatpowerful

4 жыл бұрын

Mercury Angel just making a joke

Fun fact: He also had a shot on goal against the Leafs

@roofpizza1250

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, took me a while to find it but he did.

@tsgpk9184

4 жыл бұрын

And got a shutout

@ejavenger

4 жыл бұрын

@Synful PK He did awesome but did not get a shutout. He had two goals against and went 8-10 on the night. Did play 28 mins which is a long time for an emergency goalie. Did very well

@superkods

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Ferro 8/10*

@ejavenger

4 жыл бұрын

@@superkods Disregard I looked at the EV not total. You are correct

I’m a Leafs fan and even though my team played brutal when he got in, I couldn’t be more happy that we at least lost to this amazing human being who has always dreamed of getting this chance. Stopped 8 shots, even landed a shot on net against the Leafs. So happy for you David.

@billy6313796

4 жыл бұрын

M Griffin that’s really awesome to say!

@billy6313796

4 жыл бұрын

M Griffin I guess there is good Leafs fans fan* 😂

Just your average Canadian kid who got to live the dream!!! Proud moment!!

I am a Brit, not a Yank. I know nothing about hockey, I have NEVER even watched a game. BUT..................... This story is one that the world should hear about, because people will see that ANYTHING is possible, and dreams could come true!

@NovaScotiaNewfie

4 жыл бұрын

The Elite Ice Hockey League is in the UK so you have pro hockey in your back yard.

@scottodell8217

4 жыл бұрын

He's from Canada not the USA.

The only goalie to win 1 NHL game and have a piece of equipment in the Hall of Fame. Love the love that he is getting for this.

@lucasmaclean6498

4 жыл бұрын

It's a joke

@giampaolofini1535

2 жыл бұрын

He never lost a single game in his entire career.

I’m A 48 Year Old Man Siting Here Watching This Brought Many Tears To My Eyes SUCH A GREAT STORY 🙏 We’re All Very Happy For You And Proud Of You Brother ..

@jonpenguin303

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Me too. Very emotional and inspirational story.

@solsurfer1558

4 жыл бұрын

No matter how old we are The Parent ❤️ Child LOVE That SHINES ❤️

And tomorrow is David Ayers day in Raleigh as he will sound the horn at PNC Arena for the Canes game tomorrow night!

not even a full game and seem like a entire hockey career and a legend. Lives your dream!

Around every corner could be the next unexpected miracle!

That’s the true meaning of “ Living the Dream “ best loss ever for a Leafs fan. Fans showed a lot of class too. Well done.

aw man i started crying too when mom came on how can this sports story EVER b topped

Toronto Maple Leafs: "We can win this" Zamboni driver David: "Hold my beer"

Oh Toronto. I love you so much. Just when we all thought you had to go and run out of Meme material, you go and do something like this...AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF MAN!

@TehJew22

4 жыл бұрын

You wanna go to Aspen?! :D

@matthewmartin7639

4 жыл бұрын

@@TehJew22 So you're saying there's a chance!?

@TehJew22

4 жыл бұрын

@@matthewmartin7639 A man or woman who has a dream has a chance!

@matthewmartin7639

4 жыл бұрын

@@TehJew22 What if it's a nightmare?

Amazing guy. Big heart. Brick wall.

@lucasmaclean6498

4 жыл бұрын

Brick wall? First 2 shots went in dummy

@williamst.george6381

4 жыл бұрын

@@lucasmaclean6498 he just got used to the speed of the game, those were the first 2 shots.

He will forever be a folk hero

@onefatstratcat

4 жыл бұрын

he will never have to buy himself a beer at the bar for the rest of his life :)

@clumsiii

4 жыл бұрын

working class heroes are something to be kzread.info/dash/bejne/m4GZ2dalnc68ZsY.html

This guy is great. To his wife, "You should be so proud."

David Ayers mom gave him two lives and even has the hockey smile for him.

@joeknudson1340

4 жыл бұрын

His mom has the best smile, EVAR!!!!

Toronto fans in there reacted with total class and goodwill toward him and all involved.

Im ordering an Ayres jersey

His smile is just so infectious

WOW !!! What a Dude. And hats off to the NHL. It’s probably the only major, that would celebrate a “regular” dude in such a way !!!

The best hockey story that I've ever seen...

What a great dude! His mom calling in and him crying??!! Great piece.

This guy is so chill in a complete whirlwind of a few days! Happy for him!

love that goalie

"..another kidney save for Ayres!" Mom gets the win*

Miracle on ice indeed.

This dude is a living legend

You gotta love this guy. Great example of what we mean by the good-hearted people of North America...

Livin the dream. I can't even imagine the rush he's feeling right now. fckin awesome

Way to go Davey boy. You DID it man! Now go live an even more fulfilling life. Thanks for the memories.

I. Cant. Stop. Smiling. This is so freaking awesome. Watching people get to live their dream is an amazing and powerful thing.

Have you seen his family? Pretty wife, beautiful kids, this guy had it all, this was just the cherry on top!

i love this story! i live in Russia and i want to say that in my country its impossible. NHL the best league in the world! i love you canadians! you are awesome! but i still fan the Russia team)))

Played Ice Hockey all my life this is why ice hockey and the NHL is the classiest sport of them all. Kudos to David on living every child's and beer league hockey players dream. And way to step up and donate all the proceeds from your T-shirt to the kidney foundation

Good job using the 'Canes broadcast call... John & Tripp are top tier.

He did an awesome job! Sounds like he's a real straight-up kind of guy.

Living the dream of any old hockey player who dreamed of playing in the NHL...

Great story! Congrats Dave, have fun with it!

I love this guy . He’s the best !

As soon as they interviewed him and he said "go oot there," u knew he was a natural born hockey player

Wow, he is so full of life and heart, living a dream that doesn't seem possible!

What a great and genuine person. The world needs more David Ayres!

Whomever didn't have a dream about being a sports hero? A lot of us live vicariously through guys like David. I cried with joy for this guy and his mother. What an experience of a lifetime

He so humble so sweet. It couldn't happened to nicer guy so happy for him.

I didn't even know it was that deep. As a redwings fan I needed this in 2020. Thank you David Ayres.

The Canes' players turned it up a notch when he came in. They played like it was the playoffs. Leafs couldn't cope with that.

I am a Leafs fan and watched this unfurl in real time. At that point I was totally rooting for David Ayres. Is it embarrassing for the Leafs, yes. And they deserve it tbh 😂😂

Stories like this put faith back in humanity. Well done, well done.

Easily one of my favorite hockey events that I've seen. Such a nice guy, too.

this feels good as a fan of hockey. as a native michigander living in the carolinas, this absolutely will be my first canes merch purchase

@MrJameslupien

4 жыл бұрын

Not a red wings fan this season eh? Understandable.

Mary the Mom everyone deserves

LETS GO CANES

Thank you Davey! You are an awesome person and as a Canes fan, we are so proud of you and appreciative. Welcome to North Carolina's newest citizen!

@MorganKJohnston

4 жыл бұрын

Zak Wilkerson I second that! Awesome!

I’m a Canadian living in Raleigh NC this makes me feel so proud being Canadian. But better Carolina for accepting me.

Great interview. Please everyone consider organ donation. Sign your organ donor card or whatever you need to do. Currently, there are over 93,000 people on the kidney transplant waiting list in the US and over 3000 in Canada. The wait for a deceased donor could be 5 years, and in some states, it is closer to 10 years.

That's really interesting he can be called in for either team

@PimpSolja49

4 жыл бұрын

NHL requires an emergency goalie to be at every game in case the lead and backup goalie cannot play for the home or away team.

Home boi made us look good!.. Even though he played for the opposing team, he showed y'all heart! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

what a story. Couldnt have happened to a better guy by the looks of it too.

A true, genuine Canadian man. What a great story.

What a great story. I had a goofy smile on my face the whole time I was watching it.

Such an incredible story and to happen to a basically unknown person who is now thrust into the limelight and he turns out to be one of the most genuine humans on the planet too. Perfect story. Will probably be up in Hollywood in no time!

He's wearing canes gear I love it as a Bruins fan this Make My Heart Skip with joy

@nicholasbenge9497

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the club gave him a bunch of Canes gear and flew him to Raleigh for a Canes game.

As a Montreal Canadiens and Hurricanes fan this story is so fantastic! Good work brotha! Keep up the good fight!

This story needs to be a movie. What an incredible story.

@freckleheckler6311

4 жыл бұрын

No That’s a stretch no thanks

Who gives this beautiful story a thumbs down?! As a hockey player and coach, this story will stay with me in a positive way forever.

Renewed gratitude to miracles and big hearts...need more news like this....can't wait for the movie.

a one and a billion great 4 him

What a man. Such a great story crowned by sharing the spotlight with his Mom and National Kidney Foundation's Carolinas Division. You are a good man David Ayres!

Brought me to tears! What a great story. I hope they make a movie out of it!!

Amazing, this guy's got one of those contagious smiles!

One of the nicest stories I’ve ever heard. Congrats David!

The most contagious of smiles... and such a heartwarming story.

That was so sweet

I love the canes getting attention this is great

Good to hear that his stick is going into the hall of fame

He's so precious! What an unbelievable experience

That’s freaking awesome.Make the most of every moment.

can't get enough of this guy!

Nice to hear that he is another transplant recipient. Donate Life

Great story.

Pure greatness. Love this sport!

He’s such a good man, you can tell from his interviews. I’m so happy he had thus experience

This made me tear up. This is a wonderful moment.

This guys the real deal. Humble and proud.

All the other stuff adds to the legend of it all but the simple truth is this dude lived out every boys dream of coming in out of the stands and lighting it up.

What a wonderful human!

I remember when this happened I said something like, this is the definition of the Canadian Dream, man's a zamboni driver and he saved an NHL game as a goalie.

Uhhh. I got teary eyes too. 😭🥰