Pats' Paddock Named WHL Rookie of the Month
April 3, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Regina Pats News Release
Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Regina Pats goaltender Max Paddock has been named the WHL Rookie of the Month for March 2018.
Paddock posts a 7-0-0-0 record, 2.49 goals-against-average, and a .910 save percentage as the Pats improved down the stretch to close out the regular season, clinching third place in the competitive East Division at the conclusion of the regular season.
Thrust into the starting role following an injury, Paddock picked up road victories against the playoff-bound Medicine Hat Tigers, and Lethbridge Hurricanes while also securing home victories against a pair of strong divisional opponents in the Prince Albert Raiders and Swift Current Broncos. He also picked up wins against the Calgary Hitmen, Edmonton Oil Kings, and Kootenay ICE throughout the month, allowing two goals or fewer in four of his eight appearances.
The perfect month also helped Paddock cap off what has been a career regular season for the goaltender, who has taken just two regulation defeats in the 2018 calendar year. Overall, Paddock finished with a 19-7-1-1 record, 2.90 GAA, and .904 SV% this season.
WHL Rookie of the Month
March: Max Paddock, Regina Pats
February: Bowen Byram, Vancouver Giants
January: Ethan Anders, Red Deer Rebels
December: Peyton Krebs, Kootenay ICE
November: Brodi Stuart, Kamloops Blazers
September/October: Dylan Cozens, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Western Hockey League Stories from April 3, 2018
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- Western Conference Player of the Year Carter Hart Named Vaughn WHL Goaltender of the Month, CHL Goaltender of the Week - Everett Silvertips
- Rockets Send Four to AHL Clubs - Kelowna Rockets
- More Will be Expected of Returnees as Rebels Continue to Build in 2018-19 - Red Deer Rebels
- Silvertips' Carter Hart named Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week - WHL
- Giants Sign 2002-Born Goaltender Braedy Euerby - Vancouver Giants
- Winterhawks and Chiefs Meet in Game 7 Tonight at the VMC - Portland Winterhawks
- Winterhawks Game Day Preview: Portland vs. Spokane - Portland Winterhawks
- Geekie Named WHL Player of the Month - Tri-City Americans
- Pats' Paddock Named WHL Rookie of the Month - Regina Pats
- Silvertips' Hart Named WHL Goaltender of the Month - WHL
- Americans' Geekie Named WHL Player of the Month - WHL
- Canes Chatter - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Pats' Paddock Named WHL Rookie of the Month - WHL
- Spokane Forces Game 7 with 5-2 Win - Spokane Chiefs
- Broncos Eliminate Pats in Dramatic Fashion, Advance to Round Two - Swift Current Broncos
- Hawks Fall 5-2 to Chiefs in Spokane; Game 7 Tomorrow in Portland - Portland Winterhawks
- Pats Eliminated in Tight Contest - Regina Pats
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