Monday 12 October 2015

Vollrath: Nominated For CHL Goaltender Of The Week



The WHL has also nominated Coleman Vollrath of the Victoria Royals for the Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week award for the second consecutive week. Vollrath, a 1995-born netminder from Calgary, AB, posted three wins to go along with a 1.00 goals against average and a .960 save percentage with one shutout. 

On Tuesday, October 6th, Vollrath stopped 25 of 27 shots against the Spokane Chiefs in a 3-1 loss. The following night, Vollrath had a productive outing as he stopped 27 shots to lift the Royals to a 4-1 win against the Spokane Chiefs.  Vollrath was named the game’s third star on Wednesday. 

On Friday, October 9th, Vollrath was solid as he turned aside all 26 shots he faced against the Rockets in a 3-0 win and claimed first star honours. The following night, Vollrath made 19 saves as the Royals notched a 3-1 victory over the Kamloops Blazers. 

Currently in his fourth season with the Royals, Vollrath has posted a 59-36-4-4 record with eight shutouts in 122 career WHL regular season appearances. 

WHL Player of the Week
Sept. 24 – Sept. 27: Alex Forsberg, Victoria Royals
Sept. 28 – Oct. 4: Reid Gardiner, Prince Albert Raiders
Oct. 5 – Oct. 11: Brayden Point, Moose Jaw Warriors

Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week (WHL Nominee)
Sept. 24 – Sept. 27: Landon Bow, Swift Current Broncos
Sept. 28 – Oct. 4: Coleman Vollrath, Victoria Royals
Oct. 5 – Oct. 11: Coleman Vollrath, Victoria Royals