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Spencer Michnik

Sylvan Lake netminder named WHL Goaltender of the Week

Oct 8, 2024 | 3:58 PM

A central Alberta junior hockey goalie has been acknowledged for his strong play on the ice last week.

Victoria Royals netminder Spencer Michnik, of Sylvan Lake, has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending October 6, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.

The 18-year-old posted his first WHL shutout in a 3-0 victory over the Wenatchee Wild on October 5.

Michnik steered aside 22 shots and held the Wild scoreless on two powerplay opportunities in his second start of the WHL season. Wenatchee had averaged nearly four goals per game this season heading into the match against the B.C. Division Leaders.

Michnik is 2-0-0-0 in his first season with the Royals with a .50 goals-against average and a blistering .980 save percentage. He currently leads all WHL netminders in both categories and has the only shutout of the young season.

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The 6’2″, 196 pound, Michnik was acquired in a trade with the Seattle Thunderbirds in the offseason.

Victoria (4-1-1-0) opens a three-game homestand with a pair of rematches against Wenatchee starting on Friday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. PST.

(With files from the WHL)

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