The Griffins had seen enough and after Lamonthe left the following season, MacDonald was named starting goaltender.

As expected, Leclaire assumed the role of starting goaltender with the Senators in 2009-10, once he had fully recovered from ankle surgery.

At the beginning of the lockout shortened 2012-13 season, starting goaltender Mike Smith suffered a lower body injury.

Starting goaltender, Kim Sung-Bae, retired after the previous season.

As a member of the Storm, Penner assumed the role of starting goaltender and led all goaltenders with 18 wins.

The following month, Lack was called up by Vancouver after starting goaltender Luongo sustained an injury.

He played one more season as backup to LeSueur and took over as starting goaltender in the 1914-15 season.

He struggled throughout the season and was replaced as starting goaltender by Ray Emery.

Emery was made starting goaltender in the 2006-07 NHL season.

McLean was given the role of starting goaltender, with Ken Wregget serving as his backup.