Washington Capitals select Spitfire goaltender Phillip Grubauer in the 4th round, 112th overall, in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
Acquired as part of a blockbuster deal with the Belleville Bulls in January, 2010, the native of Rosenheim, Germany posted a stellar 2.37 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage, with a 13-1-1 record during the regular season with the Spits. Grubauer soon became the team’s go-to netminder in the OHL play-offs, and was particularly steady in Windsor’s sweep of the Barrie Colts in the OHL championship series. Grubauer went 4-0 and posted a 2.14 goals against average and .930 save percentage as the Spitfires captured the 2010 Memorial Cup in Brandon.
Prior to arriving in Windsor, he helped lead Germany to the top of the B Pool at the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships, promoting his native country to the A Pool in 2011.
??Phillip is a mentally tough kid and a fierce competitor,? said Spitfire general manager Warren Rychel. ??He is outstanding down low and side to side.?
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