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Lack Named Reebok/AHL Goalie of Month

January 3, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release


The Manitoba Moose, in conjunction with the American Hockey League, today announced goaltender Eddie Lack has been named the Reebok/AHL Goalie of the Month for the month of December. Lack appeared in nine of Manitoba's 12 games last month and finished with a 7-2-0 record, a 1.99 goals against average and a .935 save percentage.

Lack, began the month by stopping 31 of 33 shots and all five shootout attempts he faced in a 3-2 victory over Oklahoma City on Dec. 3/10. After suffering a pair of losses, the native of Norratje, Sweden, stopped 39 of 40 shots Dec. 14/10 @ Texas to begin a string of six consecutive wins which set a new season-high for the Moose. During that time, he earned his first North American professional shutout by stopping all 20 shots he faced in a 1-0 win over Peoria on Dec. 27/10 and allowed only eight goals on 178 shots during his six-game streak for a goals against average of 1.33. At one point, Lack had not allowed a goal in 127:26 consecutive minutes of action. During Lack's streak, the Moose moved from fifth place in the AHL's North Division into a current tie for second place.

In recognition of his achievement, Lack will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Moose home game.

In his first season of play in North America, Lack has a record of 13-7-2 in 22 appearances for Manitoba, ranking sixth in the AHL with a 1.98 goals-against average and eighth with a .930 save percentage. Lack, who turns 23 on Jan. 5/11, played last season for Brynas IF in the Swedish Elitserien and signed as a free agent with Vancouver on Apr. 6, 2010.

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