2026 NHL Draft-eligible netminder Orsulak named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Month for March
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Prince Albert Raiders netminder Michal Orsulak has been named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Month for March.
Orsulak, an 18-year-old product of Tremosna, Czechia, went undefeated in March, earning a record of 9-0-0-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average, .933 save percentage, and three shutouts.
Eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, Orsulak is ranked second among North American goaltenders in NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings.
Concluding the regular season, the 6-foot-4, 220-pound puckstopper won six consecutive regular season games, including shutouts of the Moose Jaw Warriors Friday, March 13, and Saskatoon Blades Saturday, March 20. His performance down the stretch helped the Raiders secure the No. 1 seed in the WHL’s Eastern Conference, along with an East Division title.
Orsulak has continued his steady play during the first round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien, going 3-0-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA, .946 SV%, and one shutout. The Czech netminder made 22 saves on 23 shots in his WHL Playoffs debut Friday, March 27, backstopping the Raiders to a Game 1 triumph over the Red Deer Rebels.
In Game 2 of the best-of-seven series, Orsulak did all that was required of him, turning aside 13 shots as the Raiders blanked the Rebels by a 6-0 score to claim a 2-0 series advantage.
Tuesday, March 31, Orsulak steered away 18 of 20 pucks, helping the Raiders to a 4-2 triumph and a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series with Red Deer.
In his first season with the Raiders, Orsulak finished the campaign with a record of 28-4-3-1, a 2.22 GAA, .907 SV%, and four shutouts. He was named to the WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team for his consistent efforts.
Orsulak was originally selected by the Raiders in the first round (46th overall) of the 2025 CHL Import Draft.
Next up, Orsulak and the Raiders will look to complete a four-game sweep of the Rebels on Wednesday, April 1 (7 p.m. MT) when they take to the ice at Marchant Crane Centrium in Red Deer. Watch the action FREE on Victory+.
Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Month
September / October: Andrew Reyelts, Penticton Vees
November: Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars
December: Filip Ruzicka, Brandon Wheat Kings
January: Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades
February: Carter Esler, Spokane Chiefs
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.
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