Tyson Sexsmith Named ECHL Goaltender of the Week

Published on October 26, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Stockton Thunder News Release


STOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks, announced in conjunction with the ECHL that Tyson Sexsmith has been named Reebok Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week, ending Oct. 24.

Sexsmith, 21, was 2-0-0 with a goals against average of 1.44 and a save percentage of .941 in the Thunder's two-game sweep against the Pacific Division rival Ontario Rei gn. He turned aside 23 of 24 shots on Friday, Oct. 22 in a 3-1 victory and then made 25 saves and stopped four of five in the shootout to lead the Thunder to a 3-2 victory on Saturday.

He is the fourth goaltender in Thunder history (sixth overall) to receive the award.

THUNDER ALL-TIME ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK SELECTIONS

Date Awarded

1. Jake Moreland - January 31, 2006

2. Andrew Perugini - March 3, 2009

3. Bryan Pitton - December 29, 2009

4. Bryan Pitton - February 2, 2010

5. Andrew Perugini - February 16, 2010

6. Tyson Sexsmith - October 26, 2 010

Sexsmith, who is under contract to San Jose of the National Hockey League, is now 2-1-1 in his four starts for the Thunder this season.

A third round selections of the Sharks in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Sexsmith went 2-0-0 in two games with the Kalamazoo Wings last season with a goals-against average of 2.50 and a save percentage of .932. He also appeared in 13 games for the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League, going 4-6-1 with one shutout, a goals-against average of 3.94 and a save percentage of .860.

The Thunder return to play on Friday, October 29, visiting the Bakersfield Condors at Rabobank Arena at 7:00 p.m. The game can be heard on radio at 1280 AM KWSX and viewed live on the internet (pay-per-view charge) at http://www.stocktonthunder.com/, courtesy of AmericaOne.

A two-time recipient of the ECHL "Award of Excellence," Thunder has led the ECHL in attendance for four consecutive seasons, was voted "Best Local Sports Team" by readers of the San Joaquin Magazine for the third straight year, and drew over 200,000 fans for the fifth consecutive season in 2009-10. Season Tickets, mini-plans and individual tickets for 2010-11 are on sale now. For more information about tickets, merchandise, or other inquiries contact the Stockton Thunder offices at (209) 373-1500 or visit www.stocktonthunder.com.

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