ECHL Florida Everblades

Peters named ECHL Goalie of the Week

Published on January 25, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades proudly announced today that the ECHL has named Everblades goaltender Justin Peters the Goaltender of the Week for the week of January 14-20. The weekly award is the second for Peters having also been named ECHL Goalie of the Week for the week of Nov. 26 - Dec. 1.

Selected in the second round (38th overall) by Carolina in the 2004 National Hockey League Entry Draft and under NHL contract to the Hurricanes, the 21 year old was 2-0-0 with a 0.50 goals-against average and a save percentage of .985 helping the Everblades to a 3-1-0 for the week.

The 2008 ECHL All-Star registered his first career shutout when he stopped all 39 shots in a 2-0 win at Pensacola on Jan. 19. He stepped back between the pipes on Jan. 20 and made 28 saves in a 3-1 win at Mississippi.

Along with his pair of weekly awards, Peters was also the recipient of the ECHL Goaltender of the Month for October after starting the season 3-0-0 with a 0.97 GAA and a .971 save percentage.

The Blyth, Ontario native appeared in one game for the Everblades as a rookie in 2006-07 while playing the majority of the season in the American Hockey League where he was 10-18-0 with a shutout, a 3.26 goals-against average and a .886 save percentage in 34 regular season games for Albany.

Prior to turning professional Peters was 88-68-19 with eight shutouts, a 2.88 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage in 189 games for the Toronto St. Michael's Majors and Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League.

Experience the excitement of the Everblades 10th Anniversary season! The Everblades return to action tonight when they host the South Carolina Stingrays at 7:30 p.m. from Germain Arena. Individual tickets to all Everblades home games are on sale now! Stop by the Germain Arena box office to reserve your seat for all the exciting action! Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.

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