Thunderbirds netminder Malinoski named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Seattle Thunderbirds netminder Grayson Malinoskihas been named Mary Brown’s Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sunday, February 15.

Malinoski, an 18-year-old product of Saskatoon, Sask., went 2-0-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and .960 save percentage in two appearances this past week.

The 6-foot, 170-pound puckstopper started his week with a 27-save effort Tuesday, February 10, as the Thunderbirds secured a 3-1 road victory over the Spokane Chiefs. Though they emerged victorious, the Thunderbirds were outshot 28-24 in the contest, including 12-7 during the second period of play. The host Chiefs nursed a 1-0 lead through 40 minutes, and it was the strong play of Malinoski that held Seattle in, giving them the opportunity to score three third period goals en route to the win. Midway through the second period, Malinoski turned aside a flurry of opportunities as Spokane pressed on the power play, looking to extend the lead to 2-0. Instead, they came up empty and the Thunderbirds were able to push back in the third period.

Friday, February 13, Malinoski was once again up to the task, steering aside 21 of 22 shots as the Thunderbirds scored a 4-1 triumph over the Tri-City Americans at accesso ShoWare Center. Malinoski was steady from start to finish, winning his second consecutive start.

In his second full season with the Thunderbirds, Malinoski is 7-12-1-2 with a 3.45 GAA and .897 SV%.

Unselected in the WHL Prospects Draft, Malinoski signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Thunderbirds on November 27, 2023. In 50 career regular season games with the Thunderbirds, Malinoski is 14-27-2-2.

Coming out of the weekend, the Thunderbirds (21-23-4-3) continue to chase down a playoff spot, sitting 10th in the WHL’s Western Conference, trailing the eighth-place Tri-City Americans by five points while holding one game in hand.

Next up, the Thunderbirds visit the Vancouver Giants (20-31-1-2) Monday, February 16, at 2 p.m. PT. Watch all the action 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

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.