Michael Hrabal Makes All-USHL Rookie First Team
May 1, 2023 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Omaha Lancers News Release
OMAHA, NE. - The Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League are proud to announce that Goaltender, Michael Hrabal has notched a spot on the All-USHL Rookie First Team.
Michael Hrabal, 18, of Prague, Czechia was acquired by the Lancers in a trade with the Dubuque Fighting Saints on August 12, 2022. At the time being an affiliate but was brought right in by the Lancers to make his USHL regular season debut that September.
31 games played later, Hrabal racked up three shutouts, a 2.86 goals-against average, a 0.908 save percentage and a 9-13-4-3 record. Including a very strong finish to his time with the Lancers as he picked up a 0.943 save percentage, and a 1.47 goals-against average in his last six appearances.
The statistics achieved by the UMASS commit, placed him in the following ranks:
#2 by NHL Central Scouting (North American Goalies)
#38 by EliteProspects.com
#75 by FCHOCKEY
#29 by Daily Faceoff
#32 by TSN/Bob McKenzie
#32 by Keen's Hockey
#58 by TSN/Craig Button
#40 by Recruit Scouting
#42 by Dobber Prospects
#67 by Draft Prospects Hockey
#28 by Smaht Scouting
Hrabal played his final game for the Lancers this season on April 1st, 2023 in a 3-1 victory in Des Moines. Following his time this season in Omaha, he represented his home country of Czechia at the 2023 U18 World Championship Tournament in Switzerland from April 20th-30th. While there, he lead Team Czechia to the quarterfinals where he turned aside 48 of 52 shots faced in a 4-1 loss to the United States.
On the tournament, Hrabal racked an impressive 0.920 save percentage along with a 3.11 goals-against average, in five games played.
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