This happens a bit more often in the lower-level leagues and I think it was caused by the rumination of my cousin-in-law over the movie Rudy. Personally I prefer the movie Miracle which actually happened too.
It’s a bit of a bummer that San Antonio’s Climie or Montoya couldn’t make it to NYC in time but it is more exciting when a fan/amateur gets his one shot at the brass ring.
Too bad I’m too old and even worse at ice skating. My only chance to join the Stars on the rink would be through a pretzel fantasy.