Raiders netminder Hildebrand named WHL Goaltender of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – Prince Albert Raiders netminder Max Hildebrand has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sunday, December 22, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.

The 20-year-old puckstopper went 1-0-0-0 with a 2.00 goals-against average and .941 save percentage this past week, as he recorded 32 saves in a 5-2 road victory at Edmonton on Tuesday, December 17.

Hildebrand was steady from start to finish, turning aside all 12 shots sent his way during the first period of play. After surrendering two power-play goals during the second period, the 6-foot-1, 188-pound product of Martensville, Sask., slammed the door in the third period, stopping all 14 pucks directed at him. Coupled with a three-goal effort from the skaters in front of Hildebrand, the Raiders secured a 5-2 victory over the rival Oil Kings.

The veteran Hildebrand is enjoying a solid 2024-25 season to date, with a record of 13-6-3-0, a 3.31 GAA, .908 SV%, and one shutout.

Hildebrand is looking to build off his career-best 2023-24 campaign, in which he went 25-20-2-2 with a 2.88 GAA, .907 SV%, and two shutouts.

Originally selected by the Raiders in the 13th round (286th overall) of the 2019 WHL Draft, Hildebrand has enjoyed a quality WHL career to date, going 49-43-8-2 with a 3.21 GAA, .898 SV%, and three shutouts.

Hildebrand’s stellar efforts with the Raiders earned him the opportunity to continue his development journey with the NCAA’s Bemidji State University for the 2025-26 season. He announced his commitment to the Bemidji State University Beavers men’s Division 1 hockey program on November 14.

Heading into the holiday break, the Raiders are 7-3-0-0 in their previous 10 outings, while Hildebrand has won five consecutive appearances dating back to November 23.

Hildebrand and the Raiders (15-11-3-0) return to action Friday, December 27 (7 p.m. ST) when they host the Swift Current Broncos (17-13-0-1) at the Art Hauser Centre.

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
December 2, 2024: Anders Miller, Calgary Hitmen
December 9, 2024: Raiden LeGall, Everett Silvertips
December 16, 2024: Jackson Unger, Lethbridge Hurricanes 

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, 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.