Oil Kings netminder Worthington name WHL Goaltender of the Week

Calgary, Alta. –  The Western Hockey League announced today Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Alex Worthington has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending November 24, 2024.

The 6-foot-3, 178-pound product of Waldheim, Sask., enjoyed an outstanding week, going 3-0-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average, .964 save percentage, and one shutout.

The 19-year-old Worthington is among the WHL’s statistical leaders for goaltenders this season, with his 2.59 GAA ranked second and his .915 SV% tied for second. With one shutout, he also sits tied for second among all WHL puckstoppers.

Worthington began his week by making 26 saves and earning first-star honours Wednesday, November 20, in a 5-1 win over the Victoria Royals.

He continued his solid play Friday, November 22, turning aside 28 of 30 shots as the Oil Kings edged their Central Division rival, the Medicine Hat Tigers, by a 3-2 margin. Worthington was there when his team needed it most, stopping all 11 shots sent his way in the third period as the Oil Kings erased a 2-1 deficit to earn the victory.

Worthington capped the weekend with a 26-save shutout Sunday, November 24, as the Oil Kings celebrated their annual Teddy Bear Toss game with a resounding 5-0 triumph over the Red Deer Rebels. The Saskatchewan-raised netminder was named first star in the contest, and once again saved his best for last, turning aside a game-high 12 shots from the Rebels during the third period.

Through a career-high 19 appearances this season, Worthington has racked up a record of 11-7-0-1 with a 2.59 GAA, .915 SV%, and one shutout.

Not only did Worthington backstop the Oil Kings to a three-game win streak this past week, he has also been critical as Edmonton pushes for playoff positioning. Through 23 games, the Oil Kings are 11-10-1-1 and sit seventh in the WHL’s Eastern Conference.

Originally selected by the Oil Kings in the fifth round (108th overall) of the 2020 WHL Prospects Draft, Worthington owns a career record of 12-12-0-1 with a 3.14 GAA, .901 SV%, and one shutout.

Next up, Alex Worthington and the Edmonton Oil Kings travel south Friday, November 29 (6 p.m. MT) to face the Calgary Hitmen.

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 

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Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alta. 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.