Austin Elliott (pictured) of the Saskatoon Blades is being saluted for a second time this season by the W-H-L as its Goaltender-of-the-Week.
The 18-year-old rookie won both of his starts, stopping 26 of 27 shots Friday against visiting Moose Jaw and 22 of 24 shots Sunday in Regina. Elliott, who was also Goaltender-of-the-Week for the first week of the season back in late September, is 7-0-1 in his last eight starts while his 2.07 goals against-average for the season is third in the league. Pats’ Czech defenceman Stanislav Svozil is the W-H-L Player-of-the-Week. Following is the news release from the W-H-L…..
BLUE JACKETS PROSPECT SVOZIL NAMED WHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Regina Pats defenceman Stanislav Svozil has been named WHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 5, 2023.
The Columbus Blue Jackets prospect led all WHL defencemen with eight points (1G-7A), posting six primary assists as the Pats posted a 2-1-0-0 record this past week.
The product of Prerov, Czechia began his week with a pair of assists Friday, March 3, earning Third Star honours as Regina rallied to defeat the Winnipeg ICE 5-3.
The following evening, Svozil scored once, adding three helpers including on the overtime winner as the Pats upended the Red Deer Rebels 6-5.
Svozil was named the game’s First Star.
The 20-year-old closed out his weekend with two assists in a 5-2 setback to the Saskatoon Blades Sunday, March 5.
The 6-foot-1, 182-pound rearguard begins the week tied for the League scoring lead among defencemen with 72 points (10G-62A), while his 37 power-play points are also good for a share of the lead among WHL blueliners.
He is currently on a 10-game point streak, posting 22 points (5G-17A) in a stretch that dates back to February 11, 2023.
Svozil was originally selected by the Regina Pats with the 15th-overall pick in the 2020 CHL Import Draft. In 106 career WHL regular season contests, he has totalled 113 points (20G-93A).
He was selected in the third round of the 2021 NHL Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets, signing an entry-level contract with the NHL Club in August of 2021.
Stanislav Svozil and the Regina Pats are next in action Wednesday, March 8 when they play host to the Edmonton Oil Kings (7:00 p.m. CT, Brandt Centre).
BLADES NETMINDER ELLIOTT NAMED WHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK
The Western Hockey League announced today that Saskatoon Blades netminder Austin Elliott has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending March 5, 2023.
The product of Strathmore, Alta. posted a 2-0-0-0 record for Saskatoon this past week to go along with a 1.50 goals-against average and .941 save percentage.
Elliott began his week by turning aside 26 shots Friday, March 3 as the Blades defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 4-1, earning First Star honours in the process.
The 18-year-old followed Friday’s performance with a 22-save effort Sunday, March 5 as Saskatoon defeated the Regina Pats 5-2.
Elliott boasts a 7-0-1-0 record in his past eight decisions dating back to January 28, 2023, while his 2.07 goals-against average this season ranks third among WHL netminders.
He was previously named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending September 25, 2022.
Elliott was originally selected by the Saskatoon Blades in the 12th round of the 2019 WHL Draft and holds a career 23-5-3-0 record, 2.24 goals-against average, .912 save percentage and two shutouts over 34 career WHL regular season contests.
Austin Elliott and the Saskatoon Blades are next in action Wednesday, March 8 when they play host to the Swift Current Broncos (7:00 p.m. CT, SaskTel Centre).
