2026 NHL Draft-eligible netminder Boettiger named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today 2026 NHL Draft-eligible netminder Harrison Boettigerof the Kelowna Rockets has been named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sunday, March 29.

Boettiger, an 18-year-old product of Wheat Ridge, Colo., went 2-0-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and .962 save percentage as the Rockets claimed a 2-0 series lead over the Kamloops Blazers in the first round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.

This marks the third time this season the 6-foot-3, 193-pound Boettiger has been named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week. He was previously recognized Monday, November 24, and Monday, March 16.

Friday, March 27, Boettiger was steady in Game 1 against the Blazers, turning aside 16 of 17 shots in a 3-1 victory. The WHL rookie puckstopper was named first star of the game after he carried a perfect performance into the dying seconds of the third period as Blazers forward Jacob Dumansky spoiled Boettiger’s shutout bid with five seconds to go in the game.

Game 2 saw Boettiger turn in another stellar performance, as the Rockets claimed a 5-1 victory on home ice to take a 2-0 series lead. The Colorado product made 34 saves on 35 shots to limit the Blazers offense, including 16 saves during a busy first period. Boettiger was named third star of the game for his efforts.

Boettiger ranks among the WHL’s goaltending leaders to start the 2026 WHL Playoffs, including in wins (T-1st), GAA (T-2nd), and SV% (second).

The U.S.-born keeper enjoyed an outstanding WHL regular season with the Rockets, going 25-10-4-1 with a 2.83 GAA and .911 SV%. He represented Team West at the 2026 WHL Prospects Game presented by Showpass and was a member of Team CHL at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge in November.

NHL scouts have taken note of Boettiger’s performance throughout the campaign. NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings have the Rockets puckstopper ranked listed seventh among North American netminders ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Originally selected by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2022 WHL U.S. Priority Draft, Boettiger was acquired by the Rockets in a blockbuster trade that sent Seattle Kraken prospect Caden Price to Lethbridge ahead of the 2025 WHL Trade Deadline. Boettiger then signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Rockets on June 22, 2025.

Following Games 1 and 2 in Kelowna, the Rockets and Blazers head up the highway to Kamloops where their best-of-seven, first-round series will continue at Sandman Centre. Game 3 is set for Tuesday, March 31, at 7 p.m. PT. Watch the entire series FREE on Victory+.

Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week

September 22, 2025: Ethan Eskit, Victoria Royals
September 29, 2025: Logan Edmonstone, Kamloops Blazers
October 6, 2025: Parker Snell, Edmonton Oil Kings
October 14, 2025: Evan Gardner, Saskatoon Blades
October 20, 2025: Burke Hood, Vancouver Giants
October 27, 2025: Andrew Reyelts, Penticton Vees
November 3, 2025: Eric Tu, Calgary Hitmen
November 10, 2025: Michal Orsulak, Prince Albert Raiders
November 17, 2025: Anders Miller, Everett Silvertips
November 24, 2025: Harrison Boettiger, Kelowna Rockets
December 1, 2025: Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars
December 8, 2025: Matthew Hutchison, Regina Pats
December 15, 2025: Eric Tu, Calgary Hitmen
December 22, 2025: Marek Sklenicka, Seattle Thunderbirds
December 29, 2025: Filip Ruzicka, Brandon Wheat Kings
January 5, 2026: Xavier Wendt, Tri-City Americans
January 12, 2026: Ethan Eskit, Victoria Royals
January 19, 2026: Carter Esler, Spokane Chiefs
January 26, 2026: Ethan McCallum, Penticton Vees
February 2, 2026: Jayden Kraus, Brandon Wheat Kings
February 9, 2026: Logan Edmonstone, Kamloops Blazers
February 16, 2026: Grayson Malinoski, Seattle Thunderbirds
February 23, 2026: Filip Ruzicka, Brandon Wheat Kings
March 2, 2026: Parker Snell, Edmonton Oil Kings
March 9, 2026: Andrew Reyelts, Penticton Vees
March 16, 2026: Harrison Boettiger, Kelowna Rockets
March 23, 2026: Ethan McCallum, Penticton Vees

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 consists of 23 member Clubs with 17 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 over 50 years. The WHL is also the 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.