
Bartus Earns Honorable Mention for Player of the Week
March 25, 2008 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Mahoning Valley Phantoms News Release
FRISCO, Texas - (Tuesday, March 25, 2008) - The North American Hockey League announced on Monday evening that Mahoning Valley Phantoms veteran goaltender Garrett Bartus earned an honorable mention for Player of the Week in the North division.
After winning the award twice (on October 1, 2007 and January 2, 2008), the honorable mention marks the third time Bartus has been recognized by the league.
The 18-year-old turned aside 71 of 76 shots this past weekend to help the Phantoms earn a split over the rival Alpena Ice Diggers. On his way to stopping 43 of 45 on Saturday night, Bartus' heroics in the final minute of regulation allowed Mahoning Valley to hang on to a 3-2 triumph.
"Garrett played very well for us this weekend - he gave us a chance to win both nights," said Phantoms head coach Bob Mainhardt. "It came down to goaltending in each game, and we expect it to be that way down the stretch here for the rest of the season and the playoffs."
So far this season, the St. Charles, Ill. native has accumulated a 22-9-3 record - including two shutouts - to help the Phantoms (34-18-4, 72 points) earn the second seed in the NAHL Playoffs. Bartus' 2.78 goals-against average is seventh best in the league, while his .912 save percentage is the fourth.
Bartus and the Phantoms are back in action this Friday and Saturday night when they host the U.S. National Team (28-24-4, 60 points) in the final two games of the regular season. Game times are set for 7:15 p.m. both nights at the Ice Zone in Boardman.
Catch all Phantoms hockey live on the web at www.mvpphantoms.com. The Mahoning Valley Phantoms are owned by the B.J. Alan Company - Phantom Fireworks, located in Youngstown, Ohio.
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