Millan Named CHL's Goaltender of the Week
November 20, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Denver Cutthroats News Release
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Central Hockey League announced today that Denver Cutthroats goaltender Kieran Millan has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for the period ending November 18, 2012.
In recognition of his achievement, Millan will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about all of Oakley's products visit http://www.oakley.com.
Last week, on Wednesday and Friday, Millan (KEER-an mih-LAHN) led the Cutthroats to consecutive home wins over the Sundogs. On Wednesday, Millan blanked the Sundogs saving all 22 of the shots he faced -- earning him and the Fish their first professional shutouts. On Friday, he allowed only one goal while making 26 saves in the Cutthroats 2-1 shootout win.
The Edmonton, Alberta native's stats this past week are just short of perfect stopping 48 of 49 shots (.980 save percentage). Currently in his first pro season, Millan was a fifth round draft selection of the Colorado Avalanche in the 2009 NHL Draft and for the past four seasons played for Boston University compiling a record of 81-42-12 with eight shutouts.
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
Kieran Millan, Denver Cutthroats
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 2
Record: 2-0-0
Shutouts: 1
GAA: 0.48
Saves: 48
Save %: .980
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week Previous Winners
Oct. 23- Steve Silverthorn, Allen Americans
Oct. 30- Joe Palmer, Quad City Mallards
Nov. 6- Kevin Regan, Wichita Thunder
Nov. 13- Ian Keserich, Tulsa Oilers
Nov. 20- Kieran Millan, Denver Cutthroats
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