Evansville's Bryan Gillis Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
January 10, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (January 10, 2012) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Evansville's Bryan Gillis has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for the period ending January 8, 2012.
In recognition of his achievement, Gillis will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about Oakley's wide range of products, visit www.oakley.com.
The IceMen went 3-0-1 last week with the rookie Gillis in net for all three victories. The Halifax, Nova Scotia native allowed just five goals on 83 shots while sporting a 1.67 goals against average. His strong play helped his team keep pace with the Turner Conference leading Fort Wayne Komets as the IceMen are tied are second place in the conference just six points away from first.
Gillis' games included a 26-save effort against Quad City on Tuesday and then 25-save and 27-save performance against Bloomington on Friday and Sunday respectively.
The 6-0, 170-pound net minder is 10-3-1 on the season with a 2.90 goals against average and a .907 save percentage.
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
Bryan Gillis, Evansville IceMen
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 3
Record: 3-0-0
GAA: 1.67
Saves: 78
Save %: .940
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week (Previous Winners)
Oct. 25 - Ian Keserich (Tulsa)
Nov. 1 - Charlie Effinger (Missouri)
Nov. 8 - Bryan Hogan (Dayton)
Nov. 15 - Brian Mahoney-Wilson (Allen)
Nov. 22 - Marco Cousineau (Allen)
Nov. 29 - Adam Russo (Wichita)
Dec. 6 - David McKee (Quad City)
Dec. 13 - Nick Boucher (Fort Wayne)
Dec. 20 - Adam Russo (Wichita)
Dec. 27 - Zane Kalemba (Bloomington)
Jan. 3 - David Brown (Quad City)
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