Bobcat Goalies Earn Honors
February 9, 2009 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Bismarck Bobcats News Release
Bismarck Bobcats goalie Matt Grogan (11-6-0) has been named the "Goalie of the Week" in the North American Hockey League for his two wins over the Owatonna Express this past weekend. Grogan turned aside 81 of 84 shots in the victories, which includes his third shutout of the season on Saturday night, making a season-high 46 saves.
"Matt stepped up big-time for us last weekend," said Bobcats head coach Byron Pool. "He really carried the team at crucial times in both games when we had letdowns. He deserves a lot of the credit for us taking those four points."
Last week, the NAHL announced that Grogan's teammate David Bosner was the NAHL/GDI Goaltender of the Month for January.
Bosner posted a perfect 5-0 record, including two 33-save shutouts, to compliment a 1.00 goals-against average and a .967 save percentage.
"David has had an outstanding start to the season for us," said Pool. "He's a very poised young man and it's showing in his play right now.
"His play exudes a feel of confidence which our whole team builds off. He allows our players to be comfortable in their play, because they know if a mistake is made, Boz is capable of bailing them out."
The Air Force Academy recruit has a 17-6-1 record in 25 appearances this season to go along with a league-leading .933 save percentage, five shutouts and a 1.87 goals-against average.
"This recognition comes as the result of our team's defense-first identity," said Bosner. "We have 20 guys in the lineup every night who work tirelessly to keep pucks out, and statistics and winning are a result of that commitment."
The Bobcats will host the Alexandria Blizzard on Thursday (7:00pm) and Friday (7:30pm) night. Order your ticket online http://tickets.bismarckbobcats.com/ or call (701)-222-3300. You can listen to all games on Super Talk 1270 AM with the "Voice of the Bobcats," Skip Berry beginning 30 minutes before the puck drops for "The Dvorak Motors Pre-Game Show." Also, watch every game online through the B2 Networks.
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