Lethemon Earns USHL Goaltender of the Week
Published on February 8, 2016 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - The United States Hockey League ("USHL") announced Monday that John Lethemon of the Chicago Steel has been named CCM/USHL Goaltender of the Week for the period ending Feb. 7, 2016. Lethemon recorded a career-high 47 saves Friday in Chicago's 3-0 win at Sioux City, picking up his second shutout over the course of four starts.
The Michigan State University commit played in both of Chicago's games over the weekend, including the shutout victory on Friday, as well as the team's 4-3 overtime loss Saturday at Omaha, recording 29 saves.
Lethemon, 19, has appeared in 40 career games over the course of two seasons with the Steel. In 29 games this season, Lethemon has a record of 12-10-3-0, with a 2.81 goals against average and a .907 save percentage. Lethemon, along with fellow Steel goaltender Daniel Vladar, are two of ten USHL goaltenders to register multiple shutouts this season.
The 6-foot-2, 191-pound native of Northville, Mich., is slated to attend Michigan State University starting this fall and play Division I hockey in the Big Ten Conference for Spartans coach Tom Anastos.
Chicago returns home to Fox Valley Ice Arena on Friday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. It's Steel Your Heart Night with a special Valentine's ticket package that includes two tickets, two popcorns, two Steel winter caps and a photo with mascot Rusty for just $40. Plus, it's College Night. Students with a valid ID receive a special $12 ticket that includes a $5 beverage voucher. Tickets are available at the box office inside Fox Valley Ice Arena, by phone at 855-51-STEEL or online at ChicagoSteelHockeyTeam.com.
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