Royals netminder Michnik named WHL Goaltender of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – Victoria Royals netminder Spencer Michnik has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending October 6, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.

The 18-year-old posted his first WHL shutout in a 3-0 victory over the Wenatchee Wild on October 5.

Michnik steered aside 22 shots and held the Wild scoreless on two powerplay opportunities in his second start of the WHL season. Wenatchee had averaged nearly four goals per game this season heading into the match against the B.C. Division Leaders.

The Sylvan Lake, Alta. product is 2-0-0-0 in his first season with the Royals with a .50 goals-against average and a blistering .980 save percentage. He currently leads all WHL netminders in both categories and has the only shutout of the young season.

Clocking in at 6-foot-2, 196 pounds, Michnik was acquired in a trade with the Seattle Thunderbirds in the offseason.

Victoria (4-1-1-0) opens a three-game homestand with a pair of rematches against Wenatchee starting on Friday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. PST.

2024-25 WHL Goaltender of the Week

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September 30, 2024: Ethan Eskit, Brandon Wheat Kings