Fort Worth's Kristofer Westblom Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
Published on December 4, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (December 4, 2012) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Fort Worth Brahmas goaltender Kristofer Westblom has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for the period ending December 2, 2012.
In recognition of his achievement, Westblom will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about all of Oakley's products, visit www.oakley.com.
Westblom was close to perfect last week for the Brahmas going 3-0 with back-to-back shutouts. The Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan native stopped 59 of 60 shots on the week allowing just one goal. The 25-year-old started the week with an 18 save shutout effort against Quad City and then followed that up with his league-leading second shutout stopping 24 shots against Arizona. On Saturday night, Westblom stopped 17 of 18 shots in his team's 5-1 win over Tulsa.
The former third round draft selection of the Minnesota Wild (2005 NHL Entry Draft) has previously played four games with the Dayton Gems (2011-12) and four games with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads (2010-11).
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
Kristofer Westblom, Fort Worth Brahmas
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 3
Record: 3-0-0
Shutouts: 2
GAA: 0.33
Saves: 59
Save %: .983
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week Previous Winners
Oct. 23- Steve Silverthorn, Allen Americans
Oct. 30- Joe Palmer, Quad City Mallards
Nov. 6- Kevin Regan, Wichita Thunder
Nov. 13- Ian Keserich, Tulsa Oilers
Nov. 20- Kieran Millan, Denver Cutthroats
Nov. 27- Mathieu Corbeil, Missouri Mavericks
Dec. 4- Kristofer Westblom, Fort Worth Brahmas
Central Hockey League Stories from December 4, 2012
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- Cutthroats Edge Sundogs in 3-2 Win - Denver Cutthroats
- Mavericks Score Five Goals In Third Period For 7-5 Win Over Tulsa - Kansas City Mavericks
- Westblom Named Oakley CHL Goalie of the Week - Fort Worth Brahmas
- Fort Worth's Kristofer Westblom Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week - CHL
- Oilers Add Ivy Leaguer to Blue Line - Tulsa Oilers
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