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David Ayres

Former Canadian Hockey Player Best Known for Filling in as Emergency Goalkeeper for the Carolina Hurricanes

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David Ayres Biography

David Ayres, a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, is also known as the Operations Manager at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, Ontario. In addition to his position there, Ayres has also played as a building operator and Zamboni driver for the Toronto Marlies and served as a backup goaltender for the Toronto Marlies and Charlotte Checkers in the American Hockey League.

Ayres gained recognition for his performance as an emergency backup goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2020. He entered the game during the second period after the Hurricanes' regular goaltenders, James Reimer and Petr Mrázek, were injured. Upon signing a one-game contract with the NHL, wearing old Toronto Marlies gear and sporting a Maple Leafs t-shirt under his equipment, Ayres stepped onto the ice with 8:41 left in the 2nd period and a 3–1 lead. He weathered goals on the first two shots he faced, then blocked the following eight shots on goal and made one shot himself, securing a 6–3 victory for the Hurricanes. This feat made Ayres the first emergency backup to enter a game in the NHL since Scott Foster in 2018, and Ayres also made history as the oldest NHL goaltender to win his regular-season debut.

For his performance, Ayres was named the first star of the game and was allowed to keep his game-worn jersey and game puck. His teammates celebrated the win by spraying water on him in the locker room. Although his contract for the game didn't provide any payment, his Carolina Hurricanes' teammates pooled together and gave Ayres a token sum of money. He was also gifted an autographed goalie stick by James Reimer and an autographed bottle of wine from Carolina's coach, Rod Brind'Amour.

The Carolina Hurricanes capitalized on Ayres' sudden fame by selling t-shirts with his name and jersey number 90. The proceeds from the sales were split between Ayres and a kidney foundation of his choice, highlighting Ayres' personal journey as a kidney transplant recipient and cancer survivor. Following his remarkable debut, the Hurricanes invited Ayres to sound the siren at the start of their home game on February 25, 2020. During this visit to North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper declared Ayres an honorary citizen of the state, and Raleigh honored him by naming February 25, 2020, "David Ayres Day" in the city.

Ayres' career in hockey extends beyond his time as a player. He made his coaching debut as the head coach of the Vermilion County Bobcats in the Southern Professional Hockey League and currently serves as the head coach of the Port Perry Lumberjacks of the Provincial Junior Hockey League. Furthermore, Ayres continues to contribute to the hockey world as a brand ambassador for CaniBrands, a company specializing in CBD products. His inspiring journey is being transformed into a Disney feature film, produced by James Corden.

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  • What are the speaker fees for David Ayres

    Speaking fees for David Ayres, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David Ayres are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Ayres, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Ayres speak about?

    David Ayres is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Hockey, Inspirational, Motivation, Personal Growth, Sports, Sports Motivation, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does David Ayres travel from?

    David Ayres generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is David Ayres’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like David Ayres for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Ayres for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Ayres or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Former Canadian Hockey Player Best Known for Filling in as Emergency Goalkeeper for the Carolina Hurricanes

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David Ayres Biography

David Ayres, a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, is also known as the Operations Manager at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, Ontario. In addition to his position there, Ayres has also played as a building operator and Zamboni driver for the Toronto Marlies and served as a backup goaltender for the Toronto Marlies and Charlotte Checkers in the American Hockey League.

Ayres gained recognition for his performance as an emergency backup goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2020. He entered the game during the second period after the Hurricanes' regular goaltenders, James Reimer and Petr Mrázek, were injured. Upon signing a one-game contract with the NHL, wearing old Toronto Marlies gear and sporting a Maple Leafs t-shirt under his equipment, Ayres stepped onto the ice with 8:41 left in the 2nd period and a 3–1 lead. He weathered goals on the first two shots he faced, then blocked the following eight shots on goal and made one shot himself, securing a 6–3 victory for the Hurricanes. This feat made Ayres the first emergency backup to enter a game in the NHL since Scott Foster in 2018, and Ayres also made history as the oldest NHL goaltender to win his regular-season debut.

For his performance, Ayres was named the first star of the game and was allowed to keep his game-worn jersey and game puck. His teammates celebrated the win by spraying water on him in the locker room. Although his contract for the game didn't provide any payment, his Carolina Hurricanes' teammates pooled together and gave Ayres a token sum of money. He was also gifted an autographed goalie stick by James Reimer and an autographed bottle of wine from Carolina's coach, Rod Brind'Amour.

The Carolina Hurricanes capitalized on Ayres' sudden fame by selling t-shirts with his name and jersey number 90. The proceeds from the sales were split between Ayres and a kidney foundation of his choice, highlighting Ayres' personal journey as a kidney transplant recipient and cancer survivor. Following his remarkable debut, the Hurricanes invited Ayres to sound the siren at the start of their home game on February 25, 2020. During this visit to North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper declared Ayres an honorary citizen of the state, and Raleigh honored him by naming February 25, 2020, "David Ayres Day" in the city.

Ayres' career in hockey extends beyond his time as a player. He made his coaching debut as the head coach of the Vermilion County Bobcats in the Southern Professional Hockey League and currently serves as the head coach of the Port Perry Lumberjacks of the Provincial Junior Hockey League. Furthermore, Ayres continues to contribute to the hockey world as a brand ambassador for CaniBrands, a company specializing in CBD products. His inspiring journey is being transformed into a Disney feature film, produced by James Corden.

David Ayres Videos

  • David Ayers teams with Humboldt Broncos father to promote organ donation
  • 42-Year Old Zamboni Driver David Ayres Takes Centre Stage
  • David Ayres goes on a media tour in NYC after win

FAQs on booking David Ayres

  • How do I book David Ayres to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Ayres for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Ayres, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Ayres or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for David Ayres

    Speaking fees for David Ayres, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David Ayres are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Ayres, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Ayres speak about?

    David Ayres is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Hockey, Inspirational, Motivation, Personal Growth, Sports, Sports Motivation, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does David Ayres travel from?

    David Ayres generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is David Ayres’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like David Ayres for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Ayres for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Ayres or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

David Ayres is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book David Ayres for your event is available upon request. David Ayres generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, P.K. Subban, Mark Messier and JJ Birden. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Ayres for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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  • David Ayers teams with Humboldt Broncos father to promote organ donation
    42-Year Old Zamboni Driver David Ayres Takes Centre Stage
  • David Ayres goes on a media tour in NYC after win
    Canes emergency goalie David Ayers speaks with media

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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