Daniel Hauser Named Finalist For Del Wilson Memorial Trophy
The Western Hockey League announced today the finalists for the 2024-25 Del Wilson Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the WHL Goaltender of the Year. Finalists for the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy are voted upon by WHL General Managers. The 2024-25 WHL Regular Season represents a return to the WHL’s Conference Awards format for the first time since 2019-20.
Among the nominees is Hitmen Goaltender Daniel Hauser . The 21-year-old product of Chestermere, Alta., wrapped up his WHL career in style with his hometown Hitmen, going 28-13-2-1 with a 2.55 goals-against average (GAA), .913 save percentage (SV%), and five shutouts. The 5-foot-11, 166-pound netminder ranked among the WHL’s best goaltenders, including first in shutouts (5), second in GAA (2.55), tied for third in save percentage (.913), and fourth in wins (28).
Acquired by the Hitmen prior to the 2025 WHL Trade Deadline, Hauser became the WHL’s all-time wins leader March 19, when he collected the 123rd victory of his career, surpassing former Saskatoon Blades goaltender Nolan Maier. En route to that feat, Hauser was named WHL Goaltender of the Month for February, and also earned back-to-back WHL Goaltender of the Week recognition (March 3, February 24). Originally selected by the Winnipeg ICE in the sixth round (120th overall) of the 2019 WHL Prospects Draft, Hauser owns a career record of 123-36-8-1 with a 2.58 GAA, .910 SV%, and 17 shutouts.
To see the full list of finalists click here.
The Calgary Hitmen return to play Thursday, April 10th opening round two of the WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien. They are set to face the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Game time is at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Tickets are available here.
