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Braden Holtby (G)

South Carolina Stingrays

Biography

Holtby, 20, earned a 2-1-0 record and a 1.01 goals-against average in three games with Hershey. The Loydminster, SK native was the 93rd overall draft pick by the Washington Capitals in 2008. Holtby played alongside former Stingrays goaltender Michal Neuvirth during the 2009 Calder Cup playoffs. Prior to turning pro, Holtby spent four seasons with Saskatoon of the WHL. While with the Blades, the 6-foot-1, 202-pound goalie aquired an 82-75-15 record in 177 games played. A right-handed shot, Holtby had a career best 2.62 GAA in 2008-2009.