Hitmen netminder Tu named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Calgary Hitmen netminder Eric Tu has been named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sunday, April 5.

Tu, a 17-year-old product of White Rock, B.C., went 2-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and .955 save percentage this past week, helping the Hitmen complete a four-game sweep of the Brandon Wheat Kings in the first round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien.

Tuesday, March 31, the 6-foot-3, 198-pound puckstopper was solid, turning aside 35 of 36 shots as the Hitmen cut down the Wheat Kings by a 3-1 margin. Tu’s work included a perfect 16-save effort in the third period as Brandon pressed for the equalizer. The rookie netminder was named second star of the game for his performance.

With an opportunity to sweep through the first round, Tu was once again at his best. Thursday, April 2, in Virden, Man., the Calgary netminder made 28 saves on 30 shots as the Hitmen doubled up the Wheat Kings by a 4-2 score, completing the four-game sweep. After Brandon built a 2-0 lead in the first period, Tu steadied the ship, allowing the Hitmen to score four answered goals to stun the Wheat Kings.

Through four games, Tu is 4-0 with a 1.63 GAA, .945 SV%, and one shutout. He is among the WHL’s goaltending leaders in GAA (second), SV% (second), wins (T-1st), and shutouts (T-1st).

Over the course of the 2025-26 WHL regular season, Tu went 25-14-6-0 with a 2.79 GAA, .898 SV%, and two shutouts. Originally selected by the Hitmen in the second round (31st overall) of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, he owns a career record of 32-19-8-1 with a 2.97 GAA, .893 SV%, and three shutouts.

Having advanced to the second round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien, Tu and the Hitmen await the completion of the first round to learn their next opponent. Watch the 2026 WHL Playoffs 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
March 30, 2026: Harrison Boettiger, Kelowna Rockets

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.