Gelinas Captures Weekly Award
March 15, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS- Wichita Thunder goaltender Marc-Antoine Gelinas has been named the Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week for March 7th-13th.
The rookie netminder went 3-0-0 last week with wins against Tulsa, Mississippi, and Quad City. During the stretch, Gelinas posted a 1.63 goals against average and a .940 save percentage.
A native of St. Etienne de Lauzon, Quebec, Gelinas has put together a terrific rookie campaign. Gelinas is second overall in the league with 25 wins, and tied for second with four shutouts. The 22-year old Gelinas has proven durable as well, ranking fourth with 2400:40 minutes played. The four shutouts are a Thunder single-season record.
For his accomplishments, Gelinas will receive a gift, courtesy of Oakley.
The Thunder plays at Quad City on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. All the action can be heard locally on Sports Radio 1550 KKLE and worldwide at www.kleyam.com Wichita returns home on Friday, March 25th when they host the Tulsa Oilers. For tickets, call the arena box office at (316) 755-SEAT or visit the Thunder's official website at www.wichitathunder.com For information on Thunder playoff tickets, call the Thunder office at (316) 264-GOAL.
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