Raiders' Scott Named WHL Vaughn Goaltender of the Month
Published on October 31, 2018 under Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release
Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today that Prince Albert Raiders goaltender Ian Scott has been named the WHL Vaughn Goaltender of the Month for September and October 2018.
Scott, who was selected in the fourth round, 110th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2017 NHL Draft, posted an incredible 13-1-0-0 record, maintained a 1.57 goals-against-average, stopped 363 of 385 shots sent his way for a 0.943 save percentage and recorded two shutouts as the Raiders ascended to the top spot in the WHL.
Twice, Scott was named the WHL Eli Wilson Goaltending Goaltender of the Week. He was twice recognized as the first star of the game, twice as the second star of the game and once as the third star of the game. He was also recognized as the WHL's first star of the night once and the third star of the night once as well.
The 6-foot-3, 183-pound product of Calgary, Alta. won his first six starts of the season. After suffering his first defeat of the season in early October, Scott has responded with seven-straight victories. Scott presently ranks first among WHL goaltenders in victories and shutouts. He ranks second in GAA and SV%.
The 19-year-old was named to Team WHL for the 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series earlier this month and will play alongside teammates Brett Leason and Parker Kelly.
Before that, Scott and the Raiders will play once this coming weekend, playing host to the Kootenay ICE on Friday, November 2 (7:00 p.m. MT).
WHL Vaughn Goaltender of the Month
September/October: Ian Scott, Prince Albert Raiders
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- Oil Kings' Neighbours Named WHL Rookie of the Month - WHL
- Giants Acquire 2000-Born Forward Tristen Nielsen from the Calgary Hitmen - Vancouver Giants
- Hitmen Acquire James Malm and a Conditional Draft Pick from the Vancouver Giants - Calgary Hitmen
- Wheat Kings Comeback to Edge Cougars - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Broncos Earn Point in Shootout Defeat to ICE - Swift Current Broncos
- Swift Current Broncos, Nolan Paradis Recognized for Hard Work and Inclusion Efforts - Swift Current Broncos
- ICE Begin Road Trip with 2-1 SO Victory over Broncos - Kootenay Ice
- Chiefs Best Thunderbirds, Move into Second Place in U.S. Divison - Spokane Chiefs
- Spokane Skates Past T-Birds - Seattle Thunderbirds
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