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Hildebrand named CCM ECHL Goaltender of the Week

Hildebrand named CCM ECHL Goaltender of the Week

Tuesday, October 18th

Jake Hildebrand of the Indy Fuel is the CCM ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Oct. 14-16.

The 23-year-old was 2-0-0 with a goals-against average of 1.00 and a save percentage of .966 last week, helping the Fuel sweep a season-opening home-and-home series against Cincinnati.

Under an American Hockey League contract with Rockford, Hildebrand stopped 33 shots in a 3-1 win over the Cyclones on Friday and made 23 saves in 2-1 victory at Cincinnati on Saturday.

A native of Butler, Pa., Hildebrand made his professional debut last season with Allen, appearing in six games and posting a record of 5-1-0 with a 2.31 goals-against average and a save percentage of .925.

Prior to turning pro, Hildebrand played four seasons at Michigan State University where he saw action in 133 career games, recording a 2.54 goals-against average to go along with a .921 save percentage. He also played three seasons in the United States Hockey League with Cedar Rapids and Sioux City.

Runner Up: Pat Nagle, Fort Wayne (2-0-0, 1.50 GAA, .942 save pct.).

Also Nominated: Jamie Murray (Allen), Nic Riopel (Kalamazoo), Cal Heeter (Toledo), Ryan Faragher(Utah) and Doug Carr (Wheeling).