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Missouri's Charlie Effinger Named Sher-Wood/CHL Goaltender of the Month

Published on November 3, 2011 under Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release


GLENDALE, AZ (November 3, 2011) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Missouri's Charlie Effinger has been named the Sher-Wood Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Month for October/2011. Effinger will receive a Sher-Wood/CHL logoed watch courtesy of Sher-Wood and the Central Hockey League to recognize his accomplishment.

The third year professional was named the Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week on Monday and has been unbeatable this season winning all four starts. The 4-0 record is accompanied by a 1.50 goals against average (fourth in the CHL) and a .961 save percentage (third in the CHL).

The Belleville, Illinois native has allowed just six goals in four starts and has not allowed more than two goals in any one game this season. His hot start has helped the Mavericks to the early lead in the Turner Conference with a 5-0 record and 10 points.

In 29 career decisions in the CHL (playing with Missouri and Allen), Effinger is 21-6-2 with a 2.37 goals against average and a .924 save percentage.

Other goaltenders receiving consideration for the monthly award for October include Allen's Rejean Beauchemin, Arizona's Levente Szuper, Evansville's Pier Pelletier, Laredo's Torrie Jung, Rapid City's Danny Battochio, Tulsa's Ian Keserich and Wichita's Adam Russo.

Sher-Wood Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Month

Charlie Effinger, Missouri Mavericks

(October Totals)

Games - 4

Record - 4-0-0

Goals Allowed - 6

Saves - 148

GAA - 1.50

Save% - .961



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