Silvertips rookie LeGall named WHL Goaltender of the Month
Calgary, Alta.- Everett Silvertips netminder Raiden LeGall has been named WHL Goaltender of the Month for December, the Western Hockey League announced Thursday.
The 18-year-old has been tremendous in his short tenure with the team, going 4-1-0-0 in December with a sparkling 1.41 goals-against average, a .948 save percentage and one shutout.
LeGall allowed one goal or less in four of his five starts and was named first star of the game twice and second star once.
He is the god of Thunder, the protector of Earthrealm, and an @WHLsilvertips netminder!
Raiden LeGall wears many hats but the one he's currently wearing is that of WHL Goalie of the Week.
📝 | https://t.co/BQmgJQkqGX pic.twitter.com/SxtOW0ccx9
— The WHL (@TheWHL) December 9, 2024
The 6-foot, 175-pound netminder was named WHL Goaltender of the Week on December 9 after putting up a .50 goals-against average. LeGall made 24 saves against the Kelowna Rockets in his first home start to preserve a 4-1 victory before steering aside 29 shots from the Wenatchee Wild two days later for his first clean sheet in the WHL. He was also named second star in Everett’s 4-1 defeat of the U.S. Division-rival Tri-City Americans on December 14, which saw him make a career-high 30 stops and deny all five Americans powerplay attempts.
LeGall is 6-1-0-0 in his rookie campaign and sports a 1.43 goals-against average, a .946 save percentage and the aforementioned shutout.
RAIDEN LEGALL WITH A TEDDY BEAR TOSS SHUTOUT😤❌🧸#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/jsoFlb4Ltv
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) December 9, 2024
The Morden, Man. product signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement on November 20.
LeGall started the season with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Niverville Nighthawks, where he posted a 7-7-1 record to go along with a 2.46 goals-against average, a .921 save percentage and two shutouts.
He’s also committed to Bemidji State University upon the conclusion of his WHL career.
Everett (28-5-2-1) has won eight of its past 10 games to continue to lead the WHL while tying for the fewest goals against across the entire CHL.
The Silvertips will put their league-best road record to the test on Friday, January 3 when they visit Vancouver Island to face the B.C. Division’s Victoria Royals (18-11-3-4) at 7:05 p.m. PST.
2024-25 WHL Goaltender of the Month
September/October: Jesse Sanche, Everett Silvertips
November: Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades (Columbus Blue Jackets)
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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