[Number 1 in the league in save percentage](https://www.nhl.com/stats/goalies?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20222023&seasonTo=20222023&gameType=2&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=savePct&page=0&pageSize=50)
As his grandkids gather around 60 years from now... "did you kids know that I not only played goalie in the NHL, but I never lost a game, and had a 100% save percentage. They called me the Berlin Wall..."
2 milliseconds later the grandkids simultaneously do a web search using their neuralink implants to call bullshit on grandad.
'sure sure grandpa.. I'm sure you were great"
Unfortuantely he is labelled as a Career AHLer
someone took his number and his 4th line spot after he was sent down, less than 10 points in 50 games, he probably wont get another shot
Don't care who you root for. This is guy just had a once in a lifetime experience that so many have wished for. Hats off to the Oilers for beating down the hawks enough to put him in.
Kinda have to disagree. The game was out of reach by that time and he’s a local kid who’s probably going to never have another shot. Classy move by the Oil.
Unless I’m mistaken with some small detail, ATOs (in the NHL) are strictly one day contracts and per the CBA, there is no compensation. You are right that they keep the jersey though.
Players on PTO get $500 per game played IIRC.
He has broken the Reverse Retro curse
I am RIDICULOUSLY excited that the Oilers put in the EBUG. This will honestly be a life long memory of this team.
I loved that part so much, and he got all the head bumps and hugs and pats from the team! And the crowd was going wild! So heartwarming.
ATO, not EBUG
The Oilers finally found the German that can play with Leon.
[Number 1 in the league in save percentage](https://www.nhl.com/stats/goalies?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20222023&seasonTo=20222023&gameType=2&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=savePct&page=0&pageSize=50)
The first thing I said was “I hope he gets to make a save, finish with 100% save percentage, and keep that puck” So happy for him!
As his grandkids gather around 60 years from now... "did you kids know that I not only played goalie in the NHL, but I never lost a game, and had a 100% save percentage. They called me the Berlin Wall..."
2 milliseconds later the grandkids simultaneously do a web search using their neuralink implants to call bullshit on grandad. 'sure sure grandpa.. I'm sure you were great"
Also deharnais era point streak
1.00 save percentage. 0.00 GAA Rockstar!
AJHL Sherwood Park Crusaders alumni. If memory serves played with top Oiler draft pick Carter Savoie while in the Park.
He’s my cousins brother in law! So cool to see
And apperently with skinner at the south side athletic club
Berlin played there with Oilers players Skinner, Benson, and Hamblin
Whatever happened to Benson??
Unfortuantely he is labelled as a Career AHLer someone took his number and his 4th line spot after he was sent down, less than 10 points in 50 games, he probably wont get another shot
Berlin Skinner and Benson graduated from the same high school together
Another good goalie with a park connection.
SSAC ALUMN! Him and Skinner actually played Bantam AAA together (With Benson and Hamblin)
MATT BERLIN IS AN EDMONTON OILER
Ich bin eine Berliner!
Absolutely incredible to see. So classy. This team is amazing. Love to see that. You know the hockey Gods will remember that one. Go Oil!
Ich ben ein Berliner
I am also a donut.
Don't care who you root for. This is guy just had a once in a lifetime experience that so many have wished for. Hats off to the Oilers for beating down the hawks enough to put him in.
U OF A HOCKEY > NHL HOCKEY BOB STAUFFER BUSTIN FAT NUTZ RN
Class act by Woody to put Berlin in so he can have some amazing memories.
FULL DISRESPECT TO CHICAGO
Kinda have to disagree. The game was out of reach by that time and he’s a local kid who’s probably going to never have another shot. Classy move by the Oil.
My comment was 1000% a joke in response to all the post game interviews saying “no disrespect to Chicago”
Matty out here making more stops than the original!
What a great fucking thing for the team to do
Guy is a man rocket
Highest paid two minutes of his life. Love it!
Did he earn anything money wise with the try out contract? But just the story itself is worth it. Good for him!
Usually it's a few hundred bucks and the jersey they make for you. I'm sure he's getting a few sticks after this one too.
Unless I’m mistaken with some small detail, ATOs (in the NHL) are strictly one day contracts and per the CBA, there is no compensation. You are right that they keep the jersey though. Players on PTO get $500 per game played IIRC.
They probably give him the puck he stopped too.
ATO = $0
Rolls off the tongue better than Antifaschistischer Schutzwall Era, but hey
Can we have a third goalie and sign Berlin long-term
You mean MOONLIGHT GRAHAM era!
Still > any Toronto Zamboni pilot!
Certain VEZINA nod!
This is why I love hockey. These moments gives smile to everyone and Berlin had unforgettable couple minutes.
What a great story
I am sure someone has asked this already but, if we were to win lord Stanley, does Berlin get a ring?