Hitmen netminder Miller named WHL Goaltender of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – Calgary Hitmen netminder Anders Miller has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sunday, December 1, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.

The 18-year-old earned his first WHL shutout and went 2-0-0-0 on the week with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .958 save percentage.

Miller made his first WHL start in an all-Alberta showdown against the rival Edmonton Oil Kings at the Scotiabank Saddledome on November 29, turning aside 27 of 29 shots in a 4-2 victory. His only goals allowed came on a shorthanded two-on-one and an Oil Kings powerplay.

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound goaltender was called on again for the Hitmen’s famous Teddy Bear Toss game two nights later. Taking on the 2024 WHL Champion Moose Jaw Warriors, Miller stood tall and kicked out his left pad to deny Winnipeg Jets prospect Brayden Yager in the first period. He’d deny all 19 shots he faced for his first career WHL shutout. The Calgary newcomer was named third star of the night for his efforts.

The Anchorage, Alaska product is 3-0-0-0 with a 1.11 goals against average and a .945 save percentage since joining the Hitmen in late November. He made his debut in a relief appearance on November 22 against the Victoria Royals, stopping six of seven shots to preserve a 5-4 overtime win.

Miller signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement on November 19 after starting the season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Lloydminster Bobcats.

With points in eight of their last 10 games, the Hitmen (13-8-3-1) will make tracks for Prince Albert to face the Raiders (11-8-3-0) on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. ST.

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)
November 11, 2024: Nathan Preston, Tri-City Americans
November 18, 2024: Dawson Cowan, Spokane Chiefs
November 25, 2024: Alex Worthington, Edmonton Oil Kings

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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