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Royals Shane Farkas Named WHL Eli Wilson Goaltending Goaltender of the Week

October 28, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release


Victoria, BC - The Western Hockey League today announced that Victoria Royals netminder Shane Farkas has been named the WHL Eli Wilson Goaltending Goaltender of the Week.

The Penticton, BC native earned the award after he appeared in one game for the Royals and registered a 1.00 goals against average (GAA) and a 0.971 save percentage (SV%).

The 6-2, 187 lb goaltender stopped 34 of the 35 shots he faced on Saturday in a 2-1 victory over the BC Division leading Kamloops Blazers. The win was the 50th of Farkas' WHL career.

This marks the second time in his WHL career that the 20-year-old has won the award, with the other occurring during the 2017-18 season as a member of the Portland Winterhawks.

In 91 career WHL regular season games, Farkas has posted a record of 50-27-4-4 along with a 2.98 GAA, a 0.902 SV% and seven shutouts.

Victoria will now host the Kelowna Rockets, for the first time this season, tomorrow and Wednesday night. Puck drop for both games is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Select Your Tickets box office, over the phone by calling 250-220-7777, or online at www.selectyourtickets.com.

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