Courchaine Named ECHL Goaltender of the Month
March 2, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Alaska Aces News Release
PRINCETON, N.J. - Alaska Aces rookie goaltender, Adam Courchaine of the Alaska Aces has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Month for February, the ECHL announced on Wednesday. Courchaine went 7-0-1 with a 2.67 goals-against average and a save percentage of .903 in nine appearances for the Aces, helping Alaska move into first place in the Mountain Division with an overall record of 33-19-3 for 69 points.
The 22 year old won seven consecutive starts from Feb. 5 through Feb. 25, including three straight starts where he made at least 32 saves. He stopped 35 shots in regulation and overtime, and turned aside all five shootout attempts, in a 6-5 shootout win against Idaho on Feb. 19. He made 32 saves in a 4-3 victory against Las Vegas on Feb. 24, and had 35 saves in a 4-3 overtime win against the Wranglers on Feb. 25.
In 21 games with the Aces this season, Courchaine is 12-6-2 with two shutouts, a 2.51 goals-against average and a save percentage of .903. He has also stopped 10 of 11 shooters he's faced in shootouts.
Courchaine appeared in 126 games over three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with Ottawa, Sarnia and Erie posting a record of 50-60-8 with seven shutouts, a 3.25 goals-against average and a save percentage of .904. He has also appeared in four career American Hockey League games with Providence going 2-1-0 with a goals-against average of 2.06 and a .915 save percentage.
Courchaine and the Aces head on the road this weekend for their only trip to take on the Stockton Thunder. There are just 17 games left in the season, and six in Anchorage. The Aces will return home to begin a three-game set with the Victoria Salmon Kings on Mar. 9th, 11th, and 12th. Tickets are on sale now. For the most up-to-date team and promotional information, please visit the Aces on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/alaskaaceshockey
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