He sports the Arizona Coyotes colours, but Karel Vejmelka's favourite team growing up wasn't strapping on skates.
With over 80 NHL starts behind him, Vejmelka is grateful to have had so many people in his corner throughout his unique road to the NHL.
The 25-year-old Czech became Arizona's No. 1 goalie this season after the team traded away Darcy Kuemper and Antti Raanta.