2026 NHL Draft-eligible netminder Orsulak named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today 2026 NHL Draft-eligible netminder Michal Orsulak of the Prince Albert Raiders has been named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sunday, April 12.

Orsulak, an 18-year-old product of Tremosna, Czechia, went 2-0 with a 0.50 goals-against average, .969 save percentage, and one shutout, as the Raiders opened up a 2-0 series lead in the second round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.

Game 1 on Friday, April 10, the 6-foot-4, 220-pound puckstopper made 16 saves as the Raiders secured a 6-1 win over the Saskatoon Blades at the Art Hauser Centre. Orsulak was particularly busy during a third-period push from the Blades, making nine saves on 10 shots.

Game 2 on Saturday, April 11, saw Orsulak turn in a perfect performance, making 15 saves in a 3-0 triumph over the Blades at the Art Hauser Centre.

To this point in the 2026 WHL Playoffs, Orsulak is 6-1 with a 1.57 GAA, .911 SV%, and two shutouts. He tied for first in wins, ranks second in GAA, and leads the WHL Playoffs in shutouts.

In his first season with the Raiders, Orsulak went 28-4-3-1 with a 2.22 GAA, .907 SV%, and four shutouts in 36 regular season appearances. He was named a finalist for the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the WHL Goaltender of the Year, and is also a member of the WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team.

Eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, Orsulak is listed second among North American netminders in NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings.

The Raiders continue their march in the 2026 WHL Playoffs with Game 3 of their best-of-seven series against the Saskatoon Blades set for Tuesday, April 14, at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. Watch all the action FREE on Victory+.

Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week

September 22, 2025: Ethan Eskit, Victoria Royals
September 29, 2025: Logan Edmonstone, Kamloops Blazers
October 6, 2025: Parker Snell, Edmonton Oil Kings
October 14, 2025: Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades
October 20, 2025: Burke Hood, Vancouver Giants
October 27, 2025: Andrew Reyelts, Penticton Vees
November 3, 2025: Eric Tu, Calgary Hitmen
November 10, 2025: Michal Orsulak, Prince Albert Raiders
November 17, 2025: Anders Miller, Everett Silvertips
November 24, 2025: Harrison Boettiger, Kelowna Rockets
December 1, 2025: Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars
December 8, 2025: Matthew Hutchison, Regina Pats
December 15, 2025: Eric Tu, Calgary Hitmen
December 22, 2025: Marek Sklenicka, Seattle Thunderbirds
December 29, 2025: Filip Ruzicka, Brandon Wheat Kings
January 5, 2026: Xavier Wendt, Tri-City Americans
January 12, 2026: Ethan Eskit, Victoria Royals
January 19, 2026: Carter Esler, Spokane Chiefs
January 26, 2026: Ethan McCallum, Penticton Vees
February 2, 2026: Jayden Kraus, Brandon Wheat Kings
February 9, 2026: Logan Edmonstone, Kamloops Blazers
February 16, 2026: Grayson Malinoski, Seattle Thunderbirds
February 23, 2026: Filip Ruzicka, Brandon Wheat Kings
March 2, 2026: Parker Snell, Edmonton Oil Kings
March 9, 2026: Andrew Reyelts, Penticton Vees
March 16, 2026: Harrison Boettiger, Kelowna Rockets
March 23, 2026: Ethan McCallum, Penticton Vees
March 30, 2026: Harrison Boettiger, Kelowna Rockets
April 6, 2026: Eric Tu, Calgary Hitmen

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 consists of 23 member Clubs with 17 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 over 50 years. The WHL is also the 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.