Eric Semborski had not played competitive hockey in more than a year. The former Temple goaltender skates in the morning with coworkers and coaches youth hockey in the afternoon.
So it was understandable that his father needed to be told three times on Saturday morning before finally believing that his son was going to be the Chicago Blackhawks backup goaltender against the Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Blackhawks signed Semborski for Saturday's game after starting goaltender Corey Crawford underwent an appendectomy. Semborski matched his white Blackhawks jersey with cherry-and-white Temple pads and goalie helmet inscribed with "Philly Proud.