Raiders netminder Hildebrand commits to Bemidji State University

Prince Albert, Sask.- Prince Albert Raiders goaltender Max Hildebrand has announced his commitment to Bemidji State University.

The 20-year-old is expected to join the BSU Beavers for the 2025-26 season after his graduation from the Western Hockey League.

MAX HILDEBRAND ARE YOU KIDDING ME pic.twitter.com/s60v9QDQ4j

— Prince Albert Raiders (@PARaidersHockey) October 5, 2024

Hildebrand, from Martensville, Sask., is in his fourth season with the Raiders.

He holds a career record of 42-43-7-2 with a 3.27 goals-against average, an .895 save percentage and two shutouts.

In 2023-24, he set personal bests in all categories with a 2.88 goals against average, a .907 save percentage, two clean sheets, 25 wins and one WHL Rookie of the Week award.

The 6-foot-1, 188-pound netminder has wins in five of his last seven games this season.

Max Hildebrand is one silly goose! 🪿

He makes 41 saves plus two more in the shootout & the Lake Country Cobra Chickens knock off the Blades!@PARaidersHockey | #CobraChicken pic.twitter.com/579gITrlHK

— The WHL (@TheWHL) January 27, 2024

Hildebrand and the Raiders will hit the ice at the Art Hauser Centre on Friday, November 15 as they try to snap the visiting Tri-City Americans’ 12-game win streak.