Salmon Kings' Shantz Named ECHL Goaltender Of The Week

Published on December 22, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release


Victoria, BC - The Victoria Salmon Kings, proud affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks and Manitoba Moose, announced today that goaltender David Shantz has been named the Reebok Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for December 14 - 20.

Shantz is the second Salmon Kings goaltender to achieve the award this season, following Matt Keetley who won the honor for the week of November 9 - 15. He is also the sixth goaltender in Victoria history to earn the award following Keetley, Jonathan Boutin, Billy Thompson, Julien Ellis, and B.J. Boxma.

The 23 year old earned his ninth career shutout and went 2-0-0 to help Victoria sweep Stockton in three games and improve to 12-13-3. Shantz allowed just three goals on 69 shots in three games for a 1.22 goals-allowed average and a.957 save percentage.

The 6-1, 207 lb. goaltender had 27 saves in a 7-2 win on Dec. 16 and then stopped all 30 shots for his second shutout of the season in a 2-0 win on Dec. 18. He had nine saves in the first 26:57 of a 4-3 win on Dec. 19 before leaving with an injury.

Shantz leads the league with a save percentage of.927 and is tied for the league lead with two shutouts while ranking second with a goals-against average of 2.35. He has a five-game winning streak and is 8-2-3 and leads the team with eight victories.

The Burlington, Ontario native has played four seasons in the ECHL and is 47-27-11 with four shutouts, a goals-against average of 2.81 and a save percentage of.908 in 91 games with Victoria, Dayton, Elmira and Florida.

Drafted in the second round (37th overall) by the Florida Panthers in the 2004 National Hockey League Entry Draft and under contract to Abbotsford of the American Hockey League, Shantz has played 33 games in the AHL with Rochester and Abbotsford.

The Salmon Kings welcome the Alaska Aces to Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre for the first time this season for a mini two-game set with contests on Sunday, December 27th, and Monday December 28th. Puck drop for Sunday is 5:05 p.m., while Monday's match begins at 7:05 p.m. Following Sunday's game, the Salmon Kings present their second of three "Skate with the Salmon Kings" where fans will have the chance to hit the ice with their favourite players! Skates will be available by donation to the City of Victoria. For tickets, call 250-220-7777 or visit www.selectyourtickets.com.

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