Americans netminder Preston named WHL Goaltender of the Week
Calgary, Alta. – Tri-City Americans netminder Nathan Preston has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending November 10, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.
The 18-year-old posted a league-best .959 save percentage as the upstart Americans won their 11th straight game.
Preston got the call to the crease against formidable Red Deer Rebels on November 9. The 6-foot-3, 170-pound netminder turned aside 47 of 49 shots he faced, highlighted by a third period that saw the Rebels pepper the Ams goalie with 22 shots. Preston didn’t allow a single powerplay goal on six Red Deer man-advantage opportunities. He was named second star of the night as Tri-City went on to a 7-2 victory.
HUGS FOR NATHAN PRESTON! 🤗 pic.twitter.com/XlZpNeevG6
— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) November 10, 2024
The Penticton, B.C. product is 2-1-0-0 in his first season with the Americans and sports a 3.00 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage. Both of his wins have come on Tri-City’s impressive 11-game run. Preston has made a minimum of 31 saves in each game he’s played this year. Saturday’s 47-save win also marks the most shots he’s faced in a single game at the WHL level.
Preston was originally listed by the Prince Albert Raiders in 2023 and suited up for four games in Hockeytown North coming to Tri-City as part of the trade that saw the Ams acquire Utah Hockey Club prospect Terrell Goldsmith.
Tri-City (12-3-1-0) looks to keep the win train rolling as they host the Calgary Hitmen (7-7-2-1) on November 11 at 7:05 p.m. PST.
2024-25 WHL Goaltender of the Week
September 23, 2024: Koen Cleaver, Lethbridge Hurricanes
September 30, 2024: Ethan Eskit, Brandon Wheat Kings
October 7, 2024: Spencer Michnik, Victoria Royals
October 15, 2024: Harrison Meneghin, Medicine Hat Tigers (Tampa Bay Lightning)
October 21, 2024: Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades (Columbus Blue Jackets)
October 28, 2024: Jesse Sanche, Everett Silvertips
November 4, 2024: Carson Bjarnason, Brandon Wheat Kings (Philadelphia Flyers)
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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