Mavericks' Effinger Named Goalie of the Week
Published on November 1, 2011 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release
INDEPENDENCE, Missouri - The Central Hockey League announced today Missouri Mavericks' Charlie Effinger has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for the period ending October 30, 2011.
In recognition of his achievement, Effinger will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about Oakley's wide range of products, visit www.oakley.com .
The Belleville, Illinois native is unbeaten on the young season and was perfect in his two starts last week, both in Arizona against the Sundogs. Effinger faced an amazing 95 shots in his two starts and stopped 91 of them (.958 save percentage).
On Wednesday, the 6-1, 185-pound net minder made 49 saves in a 7-2 victory over the Sundogs. He followed that performance up with a 42 save performance in a 4-2 win on Saturday night in Arizona.
Effinger leads the league with four wins on the season and is fourth with a 1.50 goals against average and third with a .961 save percentage. The third-year pro has yet to allow a goal in 80 minutes of play in the second period of games this season and has yet to allow more than two goals in any one contest.
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week Charlie Effinger, Missouri Mavericks (Weekly Totals) Games Played: 2 Record: 2-0-0 GAA: 2.00 Saves: 91 Save %: .958
The Mavericks will try to make it six for six on their season-long road trip when they travel to Wichita to take on the Thunder on Friday, November 4. The Mavericks home opener is Saturday, November 5 against the Thunder. Missouri plays home games at the state-of-the-art Independence Events Center where parking is always free. Tickets for all regular season games are on sale now via Ticketmaster. Call (816) 252-7825 for more information or visit www.MissouriMavericks.com .
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