Olivier Roy Named ECHL Goaltender of the Week

Published on November 22, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, announced in conjunction with the ECHL that goaltender Olivier Roy has been named Reebok Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Nov. 14-20.

Roy, 20, was 2-0-0 with a goals against average of 1.50 and a save percentage of .959 in two victories over Ontario last week. The Thunder improved to 7-4-3 on the season and were 3-1-0 during the week to move into second place in the Pacific Division.

Roy's selection is the first for the Thunder this season and ninth in club history.

THUNDER ALL-TIME ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK SELECTIONS

Date Awarded

1. Jake Moreland January 31, 2006

2. Andrew Perugini March 3, 2009

3. Bryan Pitton December 29, 2009

4. Bryan Pitton February 2, 2010

5. Andrew Perugini February 16, 2010

6. Tyson Sexsmith October 26, 2010

7. Bryan Pitton November 9, 2010

8. Tyson Sexsmith March 22, 2011

9. Olivier Roy November 22, 2011

Roy made a career high 40 saves in a 3-2 win at Citizens Business Bank Arena on ‚¬Ë†Friday to earn his first ‚¬Ë†ECHL ‚¬Ë†win and followed that up with 30 saves in a 3-1 victory on ‚¬Ë†Saturday.

The native of Causapscal, Quebec, is 2-3-3 with one shutout, a 2.32 goals-against average and a save percentage of .925 in eight appearances with the ‚¬Ë†Thunder this season.

Selected in the fifth round (133rd overall) by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2009 NHL ‚¬Ë†Entry Draft, Roy was ranked as the second highest North American goaltender by the Central Scouting Bureau before the draft and he represented Canada at the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships.

He appeared in 200 games in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with ‚¬Ë†Cape ‚¬Ë†Breton and Acadie-Bathurst going 123-57-8 with 14 shutouts, a 2.77 goals-against average and a save percentage of .906. Roy was named to the Canadian Hockey League All-Rookie Team and received the QMJHL Rookie of the Year award in 2007-08.

Runners Up: Kyle Jones, Colorado (2-0-0, 1.50 GAA, .930 save pct.), Pat Nagle, Florida (1-0-0, 0.65 GAA, .980 save pct.) and Joe Fallon, Las Vegas (2-0-0, 2.32 GAA, .950 save pct.)

The Thunder have frozen most Season Ticket prices for the 2011-12 season, which are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (209) 373-1500 or by visiting www.stocktonthunder.com. Thunder Season Ticket Holders enjoy the highest-demanded seating locations in Stockton Arena, benefits including admission to Season Ticket Holder-only events, discount opportunities on Thunder merchandise, a free e-newsletter, an exclusive gift, admission to the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs and more.

For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit http://www.stocktonthunder.com/.

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