Raiders netminder Orsulak named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Prince Albert Raiders netminder Michal Orsulak has been named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Orsulak, an 18-year-old product of Tremosna, Czechia, went 2-0-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and .940 save percentage this past week, helping the Raiders claim two wins as they embarked on a lengthy road trip through the WHL’s U.S. Division.

The 6-foot-4, 220-pound puckstopper started his week with a 25-save performance Wednesday, November 5, in a 2-1 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes, en route to the U.S. Division. Orsulak’s night included making 14 of 15 saves during a busy second period, as he worked to protect a lead for the visitors. He was named third star of the game as the Raiders held on for the win.

Orsulak followed up by steering aside 22 of 24 shots Friday, November 7, as the Raiders knocked off the Spokane Chiefs by a 5-2 margin. He was named second star of the game for a performance that included a perfect 10-save effort in the first period and eight-save showing in the second period.

Selected by the Raiders in the first round (46th overall) of the 2025 CHL Import Draft, Orsulak is 6-0-2-0 with a 1.87 GAA, .918 SV%, and two shutouts to start his WHL career, helping the Raiders collect points in all eight of his appearances. He ranks among the WHL leaders in GAA (first), shutouts (T-1st), and SV% (fourth).

Orsulak has made his way onto the 2026 NHL Draft radar, identified by NHL Central Scouting with a ‘C’ rating in October’s Preliminary Players to Watch List. Players given a ‘C’ rating are projected to be fourth- or fifth-round selections in the NHL Draft.

Coming out of the weekend, the Raiders (12-1-3-0) rank second in the WHL’s Eastern Conference and first in the East Division. Prince Albert is 7-1-2-0 in its previous 10 outings.

Next up, Orsulak and the Raiders visit the Everett Silvertips (14-1-2-0) Tuesday, November 11 (7:05 p.m. PT) at Angel of the Winds Arena.

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

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.