Jets add emergency backup after Mason injured

The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Zane Kalemba to a professional tryout so that he may serve as emergency backup to starter Connor Hellebuyck during Thursday's game in New Jersey.

This after the club attempted to recall Michael Hutchinson following a lower-body injury suffered by Steve Mason at the morning skate, only to see Hutchinson's flight delayed.

Kalemba played with Jets captain Blake Wheeler as a member of the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL back in 2004-05. He most recently suited up for the EIHL's Manchester Storm in 2015-16, posting an .888 save percentage in 52 appearances.

Bio on everyone's new favourite WInnipeg Jet Zane Kalemba tonight's emergency backup #NHLJets pic.twitter.com/CejKyp27mA

- Ryan Brandt (@Ryan_Brandt) March 8, 2018

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