Fort Wayne's Nick Boucher Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
December 13, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (December 13, 2011) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Fort Wayne's Nick Boucher has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for the period ending December 11, 2011.
In recognition of his achievement, Boucher will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about Oakley's wide range of products, visit www.oakley.com.
The Leduc, Alberta native won both starts last week allowing just two goals on 68 shots (.971) and in the process earned his second shutout of the season (tied for first in the league) on Saturday night in the Komets 5-0 win over the Turner Conference leading Evansville IceMen. Boucher's other win was a 35-save effort on Sunday in Fort Wayne's 4-2 win over Dayton.
The 5-11, 175-pound goalie has won seven straight starts allowing just eight total goals over that span and is currently the league leader with 12 wins, his 2.08 goals against average and his .930 save percentage.
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
Nick Boucher, Fort Wayne Komets
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 2
Record: 2-0-0
GAA: 1.00
Saves: 66
Shutouts: 1
Save %: .971
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. 28 - Adam Russo (Wichita)
Dec. 6 - David McKee (Quad City)
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