VIDEO: Former Vancouver Giants captain Zack Ostapchuk makes NHL debut with Senators

Zack Ostapchuk got the call on Monday, March 11, from the coach of the Belleville Sens, the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL Ottawa Senators.

Ostapchuk, the former Vancouver Giants captain, would be making his National Hockey League debut against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. Senators called up Ostapchuk after centre Rourke Chartier suffered an upper-body injury against the San Jose Sharks and winger Parker Kelly was serving a two-game ban.Zack Ostapchuk on making his NHL debut pic.twitter.com/mqn5udVda6“My dream as a little kid is coming true tonight,” Ostapchuk told reporters during a pre-game scrum posted online by the Senators.It was an emotional experience when Ostapchuk phoned Charlene, a single mom, who used to get up early to drive him to the rink.

Then, playing in his first NHL game, the centre cut off a pass going to Sidney Crosby in overtime that ultimately led to a game-winning goal and an 2-1 victory for Ottawa.READ ALSO: Giants sign Zack Ostapchuk Ostapchuk, a former Giants captain and MVP, was described as “a talented, driven player and an explosive skater “ by WHL Giants GM Barclay Parneta when the then-15-year-old signed with the Langley-based team in 2018.READ ALSO: Giants forward Ostapchuk signs with Senators

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