Thanks to a rule implemented by the NHL,
the LA Kings were in need of an Emergency Backup Goalie
who would be available for every home game at STAPLES Center.
Rather than sticking with old methods, the Kings organization held open goaltending tryouts at the end of September to fill the role.
Over 1,000 applications were submitted to tryout, but only 30 individuals made the cut.
So how'd they do?
Four Selected from Open Tryout to become LA Kings Emergency Goalie
Who had what it took to be the LA Kings Next Top Emergency Backup Goalie? Find out now!
![Emergency-Goalie-1](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size20/f_auto/prd/ai0xrtcmuglc0f08s9hd.jpg)
![Emergency-Goalies-4](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size20/f_auto/prd/zfonw9ztqamanxdmauew.jpg)
![Alec-Rounds-Emergency-Goalie](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size20/f_auto/prd/i27k8p4edkkpqwpmzilx.jpg)