Arvid Soderblom has been named as the emergency backup goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks. Petr Mrazek was not practicing and Soderblom will start against Toronto, with Mrazek available as a backup. However, Mrazek was on the ice for warmups and will be backing up Soderblom in the game against Toronto. The situation has caused some concern among fans, but Mrazek's availability has been confirmed.
Mrazek is on the ice for warmups
For all those freaking out about Petr Mrázek's scheduled day off yesterday, he is on the ice for warmups and will be backing up Arvid Söderblom today.
Soderblom will start for the Blackhawks against Toronto tomorrow, but Mrazek will be available to back up.
Petr Mrazek isn’t practicing today, so there’s an emergency backup goalie on the ice. #Blackhawks https://t.co/XjmIsfpO4N
#Blackhawks Arvid Soderblom now in net for Chicago.