Shawn Hunwick Shawn Hunwick ( born April 9 , 1987 ) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender . He played in one National Hockey League ( NHL ) game with the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2011 – 12 season . He also played professionally in the ECHL , the European Trophy , and the Deutsche Eishockey Liga ( DEL ) . He is the younger brother of former Wolverines team captain Matt Hunwick , who is currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . Playing career . College . Hunwick played for the Michigan Wolverines in the CCHA . Hunwick joined the team as a walk - on in 2007 – 08 and saw little playing time . After redshirting the 2008 – 09 season , Hunwick made his debut at the end of the 2009 – 10 season after starter Bryan Hogan was injured against Notre Dame . Hunwick led his team to a CCHA tournament title , where he won tournament Most Valuable Player ( MVP ) . He then led the Wolverines into the NCAA tournament for Michigan ' s 20th consecutive appearance , where Michigan lost to Miami . During the next season , he led the team to the NCAA title game , where they lost 3 – 2 in overtime to Minnesota - Duluth . In 2011 - 12 , he was named one of the ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Award . Professional . Hunwick ' s professional career started only days after his college career came to an end . On March 28 , 2012 , Hunwick was signed to an amateur try - out contract by the Columbus Blue Jackets after starting Goaltender Steve Mason was injured during practice . On March 29 , 2012 , in the context of season - ending injuries to two goaltenders in the Blue Jackets ' system - Mark Dekanich and Curtis Sanford - and the continued questionable availability of Mason , Hunwick was signed to a one - year professional contract with the Blue Jackets running through the conclusion of the 2011 - 2012 season . Hunwick made his NHL debut , coming on to replace Mason for the final 2 : 33 , in a 7 - 3 home victory over the New York Islanders on April 7 , 2012 . In July 2012 , Hunwick signed a try - out contract with EC Red Bull Salzburg of the Austrian Hockey League . Hunwick made his debut for the Red Bulls , replacing goalie Alex Auld in the third period of the second game of the European Trophy on August 19 , 2012 . Hunwick played for the entirety of the third period and allowed two goals . On August 31 , 2012 , EC Red Bull Salzburg terminated Hunwick ' s contract and he was released from the team after only playing in three games . In late September 2012 , Hunwick was invited to the Providence Bruins ' training camp . On October 5 , 2012 , Hunwick was sent down to play for the Bruins ' ECHL affiliate , the South Carolina Stingrays . On October 7 , Hunwick started in his first game with the Stingrays , a preseason game against the Gwinnett Gladiators . The Stingrays defeated the Gladiators 5 - 2 , and Hunwick got the win with 36 saves on 38 shots . In 9 games Hunwick posted 4 wins before he was traded to the Utah Grizzlies on November 19 , 2012 . Hunwick played only 2 games with the Grizzlies before he was released to return to Europe in signing for the remainder of the 2012 – 13 season with the Iserlohn Roosters of the German DEL . Hunwick announced his retirement from professional hockey on August 26 , 2013 . Personal information . His elder brother , Matt , is a current professional ice hockey player for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .