Golden Knights recall goalie Garret Sparks on ‘emergency basis’

By Ben Gotz

Las Vegas Review-Journal

5 years ago

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Garret Sparks (40) plays against the Colorado Avalanche during ... — Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Garret Sparks (40) plays against the Colorado Avalanche during an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

The Golden Knights recalled goaltender Garret Sparks from the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves on “an emergency basis” Friday.

The reason for Sparks’ call-up is unknown.

Starting goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, who has played in 13 of the Knights’ first 14 games, didn’t practice Friday. Coach Gerard Gallant said Fleury was given a maintenance day.

Backup Malcolm Subban practiced Friday. He hasn’t appeared in a game since Oct. 10, but was the Knights’ backup Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens.

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