Karel Vejmelka skated back onto the ice, pumping his arms and whooping to a Delta Center crowd eager to give him a raucous standing ovation. The usually soft-spoken and reserved Utah Hockey Club goaltender was announced as the first star of the game and ...

Karel Vejmelka had arguably the best game of his career as he recorded 49 saves in the Utah Hockey Club's victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Karel Vejmelka made 49 saves to help Utah beat Carolina 4-1, marking a rare victory in the team's recent performance.