Yesterday, Mike Mole became the third Jon Elkin's Goalie Schools student to be called up to the NHL this season. He was promoted from Bridgeport of the AHL on Thursday and dressed for the Islanders' 3-1 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Earlier in the day, Danny Taylor was called up from Los Angeles' AHL squad in Manchester and backed-up against the Phoenix Coyotes.
Chris Beckford-Tseu, a St. Loius Blues' prospect, spent most of February in the NHL backing up Manny Legace during the Blues' playoff drive. He played half a game and comported himself very well.
Each of the three will tell you that getting a cup of coffee in the "Show" is not good enough. Nevertheless, being called-up to the greatest league on earth is a significant accomplishment indeed.
