Royals netminder Hicks named WHL Goaltender of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – Victoria Royals netminder Johnny Hicks has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sunday, February 9, 2025, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.

The new face on the team went 2-0-0-0 this week with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .947 save percentage.

Hicks got the call against the Kelowna Rockets for the February 5 edition of Wednesday Night in the Dub. The Kamloops, B.C. product stood tall against an early drive by Nashville Predators prospect Hiroki Gojsic and survived a flurry of opportunities on a Rockets two-on-one in a scoreless first period. He went on to steer aside 31 of 33 shots to seal a 5-2 win.

The 19-year-old dominated again in a 9-1 landslide against the Tri-City Americans on February 7. Hicks was named first star of the game with 23 saves and was only beaten by Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Charlie Elick.

Hicks is 6-2-0-0 with a 2.34 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage since joining the Royals on January 3, 2025. The 5-foot-11, 154-pound netminder had previously been playing for the Brooks Bandits of the BCHL. Hicks had an 18-3-0 record with the Bandits at the time and led the BCHL in GAA (1.37) and save percentage (.943). He was also named to the 2025 BCHL All-Star Team.

WHL debut for Johnny Hicks! pic.twitter.com/WZHOMZJI90

— Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) January 18, 2025

He’s slated to play for Tennessee State University after his time in Victoria.

Victoria (31-14-3-5) looks for a sixth straight win when they host the Vancouver Giants (25-20-6-0) on Friday, February 14 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)
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)
February 3, 2025: Max Hildebrand, Prince Albert Raiders

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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