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Skinner wins goalie of the week honours

Feb 7, 2017 | 6:20 AM

LETHBRIDGE – Hurricanes goalie Stuart Skinner has been honoured as WHL Goaltender of the Week.

Skinner returned to the team following the CHL Top Prospects Game Feb. 1 and won both games that followed, with one shutout, a 0.99 goals-against average and a .970 save percentage.

In 46 appearances this season, Skinner has a record of 26-13-3-2, tied for third in wins in the WHL this season. His goals-against average is 3.22 and his save percentage is .906.

It’s the first weekly nod for Skinner.

The Hurricanes return to the ice Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Red Deer.

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