Oil Kings' Myskiw Named WHL Eli Wilson Goaltending Goaltender of the Week

February 25, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release

Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Dylan Myskiw of the Edmonton Oil Kings has been named the WHL Eli Wilson Goaltending Goaltender of the Week and league nominee for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending February 24, 2019.

In three appearances this week, Myskiw sported a 3-0-0-0 record, 1.00 goals-against average and stopped 88 of 91 shots for a .967 save percentage as the Oil Kings continue to hold on to the Central Division standings lead with 76 points.

Monday, Myskiw stopped all 38 shots directed his way in a 5-0 win against the Medicine Hat Tigers. Achieving his first career WHL shutout, Myskiw stopped 15 shots in the first period, 14 in the second and nine in the third to earn the first star of the game and first star of the night in the WHL.

On Friday, Myskiw continued his stellar goaltending by stopping 29 of 30 shots for a 2-1 home win against the Red Deer Rebels and was awarded the first star of the game. The following night in Red Deer, Myskiw earned the second star of the game, stopping 21 of 23 shots.

The 6-foot-1, 175-pound netminder was originally selected in the sixth round, 112th overall, in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft by the Victoria Royals. In his third season, the Winnipeg, Man. native has posted a 23-11-2-3 record, 2.68 GAA, .910 SV% and one shutout. This week marks the first time this season Myskiw has been named the WHL Eli Wilson Goaltending Goaltender of the Week.

Up next, the Oil Kings will host the Swift Current Broncos on Tuesday, February 26 (11:00 a.m. MT) at Rogers Place.

WHL Eli Wilson Goaltending Goaltender of the Week/Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week nominee

Feb. 18 - Feb 25: Dylan Myskiw, Edmonton Oil Kings

Feb. 11 - Feb. 17: Joel Hofer Portland Winterhawks

Feb. 4 - Feb. 10: Mads Søgaard, Medicine Hat Tigers

Jan. 28 - Feb. 3: Reece Klassen, Spokane Chiefs

Jan. 21 - Jan. 27: Dustin Wolf, Everett Silvertips

Jan. 14 - Jan. 20: James Porter, Kelowna Rockets

Jan. 7 - Jan. 13: Taylor Gauthier, Prince George Cougars

Dec. 31 - Jan. 6: Nolan Maier, Saskatoon Blades

Dec. 27 - Dec. 30: Dean McNabb, Regina Pats

Dec. 10 - Dec. 16: Mads Søgaard, Medicine Hat Tigers

Dec. 3 - Dec. 9: Dustin Wolf, Everett Silvertips

Nov. 26 - Dec. 2: Jiri Patera, Brandon Wheat Kings

Nov. 19 - Nov. 25: Dustin Wolf, Everett Silvertips

Nov. 12 - Nov. 18: Ian Scott, Prince Albert Raiders

Nov. 5 - Nov. 11: Max Paddock, Regina Pats

Oct. 29 - Nov. 4: Ethan Anders, Red Deer Rebels

Oct. 22 - Oct. 28: Dustin Wolf, Everett Silvertips

Oct. 15 - Oct. 21: Trent Miner, Vancouver Giants

Oct. 8 - Oct. 14: Ian Scott, Prince Albert Raiders

Oct. 1 - Oct. 7: Trent Miner, Vancouver Giants

Sept. 24 - Sept. 30: Ian Scott, Prince Albert Raiders

Sept. 21 - Sept. 23: Dylan Ferguson, Kamloops Blazers

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Tracey

Edmonton Oil Kings goaltender Dylan Myskiw

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