Hitmen's Martin Jones Named CHL Goaltender Of The Week
Published on March 10, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release
Toronto, ON - The Canadian Hockey League today announced for the second time this season that Martin Jones of the Calgary Hitmen is the CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending March 7. Jones carried a record of 4-0-0-0 with an incredible three shutouts posting a goals-against-average of 0.250 and save percentage of.992.
Jones' three shutouts were earned in three straight games for the Hitmen and he was named first star of all three contests. He made 25 saves on Tuesday night in a 5-0 win over the Prince Albert Raiders, followed by 27 saves Thursday in a 2-0 win over the Swift Current Broncos, and finished his streak with 38 saves in a 6-0 win over the Kootenay Ice. His fourth win of the week and sixth straight victory was earned on Sunday before a National television audience on Rogers Sportsnet against the Saskatoon Blades with 27 saves in a 6-1 win.
Jones, a 20-year-old from North Vancouver, BC, is playing in his fourth WHL season. A member of Canada's National Junior team, he leads the league with a goals-against-average of 2.24 and eight shutouts. He is also second in the league with 34 wins.
Mark Visentin of the OHL's Niagara IceDogs helped improve his team's playoff position with a 3-0-0-0 record and a goals-against-average of 1.30 and save percentage of.963. Also considered for the award was Shane Owen of the QMJHL's Moncton Wildcats with two wins including a shutout victory and a goals-against-average of 1.44 and save percentage of.941.
2009-10 CHL Goaltenders of the Week
Mar. 1 - Mar. 7: Martin Jones, Calgary Hitmen
Feb. 22 - Feb. 28: Jake Allen, Drummondville Voltigeurs
Feb. 15 - Feb. 21: Lucas Gore, Chilliwack Bruins
Feb. 8 - Feb. 14: Jake Allen, Drummondville Voltigeurs
Feb. 1 - Feb. 7: Martin Jones, Calgary Hitmen
Jan. 25 - Jan. 31: Robin Lehner, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Jan. 18 - Jan. 24: Ian Curtis, Portland Winterhawks
Jan. 11 - Jan. 17: Peter Delmas, Halifax Mooseheads
Jan. 4 - Jan. 10: Nicola Riopel, Moncton Wildcats
Dec. 27 - Jan. 3: Darcy Kuemper, Red Deer Rebels
Dec. 14 - Dec. 20: Drew Owsley, Tri-City Americans
Dec. 7 - Dec. 13: Ian Curtis, Portland Winterhawks
Nov. 30 - Dec. 6: Nathan Dunnett, Baie-Comeau Drakkar
Nov. 23 - Nov. 29: Mavric Parks, Kitchener Rangers
Nov. 16 - Nov. 22: Robin Lehner, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Nov. 9 - Nov. 15: Calvin Pickard, Seattle Thunderbirds
Nov. 2 - Nov. 8: James Reid, Spokane Chiefs
Oct. 26 - Nov. 1: Garrett Zemlak, Prince Albert Raiders
Oct. 19 - 25: Matt Hackett, Plymouth Whalers
Oct. 12 - 18: Troy Passingham, Windsor Spitfires
Oct. 5 - 11: Christopher Gibson, Chicoutimi Saguenéens
Sept. 28 - Oct. 4: Mark Visentin, Niagara IceDogs
Sept. 21-27: Andrew Hayes, Brandon Wheat Kings
Sept. 14-20: Maxime Clermont, Gatineau Olympiques
Western Hockey League Stories from March 10, 2010
- Oil Kings Fall To League Leaders In Home Ice Finale - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Americans Subdue T-Birds - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Blades Fall Short Against Pats - Saskatoon Blades
- Wheat Kings Set Attendance Record - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Blazers Re-Sign Guy Charron - Kamloops Blazers
- Blades Sit Ninth In Week 25 CHL Rankings - Saskatoon Blades
- Hitmen's Martin Jones Named CHL Goaltender Of The Week - WHL
- Guy Charron Signs Extension - Kamloops Blazers
- WHL Hockey Live On SHAW: Wednesday, March 10 - Regina Pats at Saskatoon Blades - WHL
- Blades Restructure Front Office - Saskatoon Blades
- Fan Appreciation Night Friday, March 12th Versus Prince George - Kamloops Blazers
- Blades Collide With Eberle And The Pats - Saskatoon Blades
- Winterhawks Defeat Silvertips, 3-0 - Everett Silvertips
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