USHL Sioux Falls Stampede

Kangas Named USHL Player-of-the-Week

Published on November 8, 2005 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Sioux Falls Stampede News Release


Sioux Falls, SD-- Sioux Falls Stampede goaltender Alex Kangas has been named Let's Play Hockey/USHL Defensive Player-of-the-Week after stopping 34 of 35 shots in a 2-1 shootout win versus Indiana Friday at the Sioux Falls Arena. Kangas also stopped five of six shots in the shootout to earn his fourth win of the season.

The Rochester, MN native ranks fourth amongst all USHL goaltenders with a 4-1-0 record with a 2.16 GAA and a .934 Save Percentage. The Stampede's first round selection (3rd overall) in the 2005 USHL Entry Draft has allowed only three goals in his last two starts. The tandem of Kangas and John Murray has gone 10-2-0 with a 2.08 GAA and a .927 save percentage.

Kangas and the Stampede return to action tomorrow night at the Sioux Falls Arena when they host the Chicago Steel. Tomorrow night is also the first Old Chicago Pizza "WE SCORE! YOU SCORE!" promotion. Every goal scored by the Stampede Wednesday night will qualify you for a 10% SAVINGS off any THIN CRUST PIZZA at OLD CHICAGO PIZZA in Sioux Falls. For example, should the 'Herd' Score 5 Goals, you'll SAVE 50% off the promotional item during your next dining visit at Old Chicago. To qualify for the promotional savings, look for the Old Chicago Pizza advertisement inside the Stampede Game Program or ScoreCard publications! Game time is 7:05 PM.

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