Al Montoya's hockey journey

Michigan goalie Al Montoya, right, makes a save on Colorado College center Trevor Frischmon during the third period of the 2005 NCAA Midwest Regional hockey final in Grand Rapids, Mich.

New Hampshire's Steve Saviano, right, is checked by Michigan's Andy Burnes as Michigan goalie Al Montoya prepares for a shot during a 2004 NCAA Northeast Regional tournament game in Manchester, N.H.

U.S. defenders Ryan Suter (7) and Kevin Porter (21) clear the puck from in front of goalie Al Montoya (29) during the second period against Russia in the preliminary round of the 2004 World Junior Hockey Championship at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D.

New York Rangers goaltender Al Montoya, right, stops a shot by New Jersey Devils forward Travis Zajac during the first period of their pre-season NHL game in 2007 at Madison Square Garden in N.Y.

New York Islanders goalie Al Montoya splashes water on his face before the start of the NHL game in 2011 against the Los Angeles Kings in Uniondale, N.Y.

Florida Panthers goalie Al Montoya, left, stops a shot by Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader as defenseman Aaron Ekblad defends in the second period of an NHL game in 2016 in Detroit.

Canadiens goalie Al Montoya gloves the puck during the second period of an NHL game in 2017 against the Los Angeles Kings in Los Angeles.

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Al Montoya, right, makes a glove save as Arizona Coyotes forward Richard Panik and Oilers defenseman Matt Benning work for position during the third period of an NHL game in 2018 in Glendale, Ariz.

Winnipeg Jets goalie Al Montoya, left, makes a save on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke during the second period of an NHL game in 2013 in Pittsburgh.