Montreal Canadiens Carey Price is set to announce the team’s selection in the NHL Draft.
But it didn’t go as planned. He couldn’t get the last name out of his head.
– It was embarrassing, he admitted on Twitter.
David Reinbacher, 18, was announced last night as the Montreal Canadiens’ pick in the NHL Draft.
And the talented Austrian was chosen fifth in the first round. But it didn’t go smoothly at all.
When the legendary Montreal goalkeeper, Carey Price, was about to read the name, it stopped.
I got help
– Price said the Montreal Canadiens are proud of David’s selection.
Then the goalkeeper looked uncomfortable to say the least when he couldn’t get the last name out of his head. Several seconds later, Montreal general manager Kent Hughes stepped forward to complete the task.
– We planned it that way. David Reinbacher.
After that, Bryce apologized, but with a twinkle in his eye.
– That was embarrassing. I’m sorry David….. Reinbacher, sign off Twitter.
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Reinbacher spent last season in the Swiss Super League club EHC Kloten. There, the linebacker accounted for 22 points (3+19) in 46 games.
The 18-year-old took the accident in stride.
It was just David, David, David. It was confusing, but when my last name was introduced, I was relieved.
– When I got on stage, Carey said he was sorry. No problem. You have to look for a player like him. I was shocked when I shook his hand, Reinbacher tells Sportsnet.
Swede Leo Carlsson finished second in the NHL draft tonight. He was picked up by the Anaheim Ducks.