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Oilers First NHL Team to Dress Full-Time EBUG
Brett Epp wears No. 00 as Edmonton hosts Anaheim
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New Roster Requirement in Action
The Edmonton Oilers dressed Brett Epp in uniform as their full-time emergency backup goalie for the contest against Anaheim. Matt Tomkins started in goal for the club. This marked the first time any NHL team has carried an EBUG on its active roster for a game. The arrangement stems from a league rule that took effect this season requiring each club to have such a player available.
Criteria for the Emergency Role
Players filling the EBUG position must wear No. 00. They are not permitted to have appeared in the NHL under a standard contract. Additional limits include a maximum of 80 games of professional experience and no professional appearances during the three preceding campaigns. These conditions ensure the role stays separate from regular roster goaltenders.
Shift From Prior Practice
Previously, the home club supplied an emergency backup only when needed during a game due to an unexpected situation. The new rule places the responsibility on each team to travel with its own designated EBUG throughout the season. The Oilers became the first to implement the full-time version of the position.
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