Wichita's Torrie Jung Named Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
December 26, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL) News Release
GLENDALE, AZ (December 26, 2012) -The Central Hockey League announced today that Wichita Thunder goaltender Torrie Jung has been named the Oakley Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Week for the period ending December 23, 2012.
In recognition of his achievement, Jung will receive a special gift from Oakley. To learn more about all of Oakley's products, visit www.oakley.com. Jung's recognition marks the third time this season that the Thunder have had a netminder named the weekly award winner (Kevin Regan won the honor Nov. 6 and Dec. 11).
Jung only had one start and decision during the week but saw action in two games stopping all 31 shots he faced. His first action of the week came on Wednesday night in relief of Regan during his team's 5-1 loss to Fort Worth. Jung played close to 15 minutes and stopped all eight shots he faced. The Nanaimo, British Columbia native then got the start against the Brahmas on Friday and made 23 saves in his team's 4-0 shutout victory.
CHL Goaltending Leaders
The 6-1, 195-pound goalie is 7-2 on the season with a 2.69 goals against average. Playing in his third professional season, Jung has a career mark of 38-41-5 with five shutouts.
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week
Torrie Jung, Wichita Thunder
(Weekly Totals)
Games Played: 2
Record: 1-0-0
Shutouts: 1
GAA: 0.00
Saves: 31
Save %: 1.000
Oakley CHL Goaltender of the Week Previous Winners
Oct. 23- Steve Silverthorn, Allen Americans
Oct. 30- Joe Palmer, Quad City Mallards
Nov. 6- Kevin Regan, Wichita Thunder
Nov. 13- Ian Keserich, Tulsa Oilers
Nov. 20- Kieran Millan, Denver Cutthroats
Nov. 27- Mathieu Corbeil, Missouri Mavericks
Dec. 4- Kristofer Westblom, Fort Worth Brahmas
Dec. 11- Kevin Regan, Wichita Thunder
Dec. 18- Aaron Dell, Allen Americans
Dec. 25- Torrie Jung, Wichita Thunder
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- Americans Game Tonight against Wichita Postponed - Allen Americans
- Tonight's Game vs. Allen Postponed - Wichita Thunder
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