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, February 2, 2025, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.
This is the second time the veteran has won the award this season.
Hildebrand went 2-0-0-0 this week with a 2.00 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage.
The 20-year-old kicked off the week with a 31-save performance in a 5-2 win against the East Division rival Regina Pats on January 29. Hildebrand held the Pats to one goal on a whopping eight powerplay opportunities.
Hildebrand turned in another solid performance on February 1 as the Raiders hosted the Wenatchee Wild for the very first time. Despite going down 2-0 after the first period, Hildebrand held down the fort with another 31 stops as the Raiders stormed back for a 5-2 victory. The Wild were also held scoreless on four powerplay chances.
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Hildebrand has now won eight straight appearances dating back to January 11, 2025.
The Martensville, Sask. product is 23-9-3-0 in his fourth season with the Raiders, sporting a 3.05 goals-against average, a league-best .915 save percentage and two shutouts while facing the second-most shots (1,218) and making the second-most saves (1,114) of any WHL goaltender.
Originally selected by the Raiders in the 13th round of the 2019 WHL Prospects Draft, the 6-foot-1, 188-pound netminder has become a dependable force between the pipes for the East Division’s most northern team.
Hildebrand sports a career record of 59-46-8-2 with a 3.15 goals-against average, a .901 save percentage and four clean sheets. He was also named the Raiders’ Most Valuable Player for the 2023-24 season after putting forward his first 25-win campaign.
He’s committed to Bemidji State University for 2025-26 upon the conclusion of his WHL eligibility at the end of this season.
Prince Albert (27-15-3-1) is on an impressive 8-0-0-1 streak that’s seen the Raiders vault into first in the East Division and second in the Eastern Conference.
The Raiders look to keep rolling when they visit the formidable Calgary Hitmen (30-13-3-2) on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. MST.
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
December 23, 2024: Max Hildebrand, Prince Albert Raiders
December 30, 2024: Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars
January 6, 2025: Burke Hood, Vancouver Giants
January 13, 2025: Jayden Kraus, Victoria Royals
January 20, 2025: Harrison Meneghin, Medicine Hat Tigers (Tampa Bay Lightning)
January 27, 2025: Harrison Meneghin, Medicine Hat Tigers (Tampa Bay Lightning)
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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