Winterhawks netminder Špunar named Giuseppe WHL Goaltender of the Week

Moose Jaw, Sask. – Portland Winterhawks netminder Jan Špunar has been named Giuseppe WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending May 12, 2024, the Western Hockey League announced Monday.

Špunar went 1-2-0-0 in three games this past week, posting a 2.65 goals-against average and .920 save percentage, helping the Winterhawks advance to the 2024 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien.

The 19-year-old product of Olomouc, Czechia, was outstanding in Game 6 of the WHL Western Conference Championship, making 48 saves on 49 shots, backstopping the Winterhawks to a 2-1 double overtime win against the Prince George Cougars. The victory gave Portland its berth in the 2024 WHL Championship Series.

Špunar continued his strong play during the 2024 WHL Championship. In Game 1 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Špunar was outstanding with 34 saves on 37 shots.

In Game 2 of the 2024 WHL Championship, Špunar made another 22 saves.

The 6-foot-3, 199-pound puckstopper has enjoyed success during the 2024 WHL Playoffs, going 12-4 with a 2.52 GAA, .917 SV%, and one shutout.

Selected by the Winterhawks in the first round (52nd overall) of the 2022 CHL Import Draft, Špunar was named a finalist for the WHL’s Goaltender of the Year Award for 2023-24 after going 25-6-2-1 with a 2.12 GAA, .913 SV%, and two shutouts.

In 66 career WHL regular season appearances, Špunar is 42-13-4-2 with a 2.35 GAA, .910 SV%, and two shutouts.

The 2024 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien continues Tuesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. MT as the Moose Jaw Warriors host the Portland Winterhawks at the Moose Jaw Events Centre. The winner of the best-of-seven series will advance to the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow in Saginaw, Mich., which is scheduled for Friday, May 24 through Sunday, June 2.

All seven games of the WHL Championship Series are available in Canada on TSN. Check local listings for up-to-date television schedules and channel designations. Fans can also stream all seven games on WHL Live on CHL TV.

2023-24 WHL Goaltender of the Week
May 6, 2024: Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades
April 29, 2024: Jackson Unger, Moose Jaw Warriors
April 22, 2024: Jan Špunar, Portland Winterhawks
April 15, 2024: Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars
April 9, 2024: Tyler Palmer, Everett Silvertips
April 1, 2024: Reid Dyck, Swift Current Broncos (Boston Bruins)
March 25, 2024: Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades
March 18, 2024: Brett Mirwald, Vancouver Giants
March 11, 2024: Kolby Hay, Edmonton Oil Kings
March 4, 2024: Ethan Buenaventura, Calgary Hitmen
February 26, 2024: Reid Dyck, Swift Current Broncos (Boston Bruins)
February 20, 2024: Brett Mirwald, Vancouver Giants
February 12, 2024: Brett Mirwald, Vancouver Giants
February 5, 2024: Reid Dyck, Swift Current Broncos (Boston Bruins)
January 29, 2024: Scott Ratzlaff, Seattle Thunderbirds (Buffalo Sabres)
January 22, 2024: Chase Wutzke, Red Deer Rebels
January 15, 2024: Chase Wutzke, Red Deer Rebels
January 8, 2024: Brett Mirwald, Vancouver Giants
January 2, 2024: Harrison Meneghin, Lethbridge Hurricanes
December 18, 2023: Brett Mirwald, Vancouver Giants
December 11, 2023: Chase Wutzke, Red Deer Rebels
December 4, 2023: Jackson Unger, Moose Jaw Warriors
November 27, 2023: Dawson Cowan, Spokane Chiefs
November 20, 2023: Rhett Stoesser, Red Deer Rebels
November 13, 2023: Evan May, Medicine Hat Tigers
November 6, 2023: Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars
October 30, 2023: Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars
October 23, 2023: Daniel Hauser, Wenatchee Wild
October 16, 2023: Jan Špunar, Portland Winterhawks
October 10, 2023: Kyle Kelsey, Red Deer Rebels
October 2, 2023: Ethan Chadwick, Everett Silvertips
September 25, 2023: Max Hildebrand, Prince Albert Raiders

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