WHL Prince Albert Raiders

Zemlak Out Indefinitely, Williams Recalled

Published on January 21, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Prince Albert Raiders News Release


Prince Albert, Saskatchewan - 20 year-old goaltender Garrett Zemlak will be out of the Prince Albert Raiders lineup indefinitely after sustaining a head injury last night.

Zemlak was injured at the 5:17 mark of the second period during the Raiders 4-1 win over the Brandon Wheat Kings Wednesday. Zemlak was involved in a collision with two Wheat Kings in his crease after which he laid motionless on the ice for a prolonged period of time. After being attended to by Raider Athletic Therapist Duane Bartley, team doctor Dr. Nigel Painter and paramedics from Parkland Ambulance Zemlak was removed on a stretcher and transported to Victoria Hospital for tests and later released.

The Raiders have recalled affiliated 16 year-old goaltender Eric Williams from the Ridge Meadow Flames of the Pacific International Junior (B) Hockey League. Williams, the Raiders 4th round selection in the 2008 WHL Bantam Draft, is currently 5th among goalies in the PIJHL with a 2.76 goals against average and.920 save percentage, having appeared in a league leading 30 games. The Flames currently lead their division in the PIJHL with a 23-12-0-4 record.

Williams, who will wear #30, will join the Raiders for their weekend games tomorrow night in Brandon (7:30 PM - 900 CKBI) and Saturday at home to the Kootenay Ice at 7:00 PM.

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