Amateur Accountant Fulfills Dream, Faces Nightmare in NHL Debut

Scott Foster's Unforgettable Night

Thrilling and Terrifying

Scott Foster, a 36-year-old accountant who played in a beer league and tended goal at Western Michigan, became the unlikeliest NHL goalie on Thursday. Foster found himself thrust into the spotlight when Delia, the starting goalie for the Detroit Red Wings, was injured during the game. As Foster nervously put on his pads, he couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and terror. He had dreamed of playing in the NHL since he was a child, but he knew he was not the most experienced or skilled goalie. Foster's inexperience showed during the game. He made several spectacular saves, but also allowed some easy goals. The Detroit crowd was merciless, booing him every time he let a puck past. However, Foster refused to let the criticism get to him. He continued to play his hardest, determined to prove that he belonged on the ice.