Wutzke named WHL Goaltender of the Week… again
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Red Deer Rebels netminder Chase Wutzke has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending January 14, 2024.
The 2024 NHL Draft-eligible puckstopper went 3-0-0-0 in three straight starts, registering a 1.00 goals-against average and .959 save percentage.
The Rebels began the week with a rare visit from the Spokane Chiefs, who peppered Wutzke with 25 shots. The Debden, Sask. product conceded only one powerplay goal on Spokane’s five man advantages.
With starter Rhett Stoesser sidelined, Wutzke was called on again to take on the Tri-City Americans and Edmonton Oil Kings on back-to-back nights. Again, he allowed only one goal to each team.
The 17-year-old has been rock-solid in his first full WHL season with a 10-2-1-2 record, 2.19 goals-against average and .922 save percentage.
This marks the second time this season that Wutzke has earned Goaltender of the Week honours. He was also named WHL Goaltender of the Month for December. The 6-foot-2 netminder was selected by Red Deer in the second round, 40th overall in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.
NHL Central Scouting has ranked Wutzke 13th among North American goalies in its midterm draft rankings.
He also backstopped Canada Red to a silver medal in the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, where he went 1-1-0 in three games with one shutout, a 3.09 goals-against average and .883 save percentage.
The Rebels (22-13-1-4) are second in the Central Division with points in nine of their last ten games.
Red Deer wraps up a five-game homestand on January 17 when the top team in the CHL, the Saskatoon Blades, roll into town.
2023-24 WHL Goaltender of the Week
January 8, 2024: Brett Mirwald, Vancouver Giants
January 2, 2024: Harrison Meneghin, Lethbridge Hurricanes
December 18, 2023: Brett Mirwald, Vancouver Giants
December 11, 2023: Chase Wutzke, Red Deer Rebels
December 4, 2023: Jackson Unger, Moose Jaw Warriors
November 27, 2023: Dawson Cowan, Spokane Chiefs
November 20, 2023: Rhett Stoesser, Red Deer Rebels
November 13, 2023: Evan May, Medicine Hat Tigers
November 6, 2023: Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars
October 30, 2023: Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars
October 23, 2023: Daniel Hauser, Wenatchee Wild
October 16, 2023: Jan Špunar, Portland Winterhawks
October 10, 2023: Kyle Kelsey, Red Deer Rebels
October 2, 2023: Ethan Chadwick, Everett Silvertips
September 25, 2023: Max Hildebrand, Prince Albert Raiders
About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.
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