Toledo's Bednar named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Month

Action photo of Jan Bednar of the Toledo Walleye

Jan Bednar of the Toledo Walleye has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Month for March.

Bednar went 6-1-0 in eight appearances during the month with two shutouts, a 1.59 goals-against average and a save percentage of .939.

The 21-year-old allowed two goals or less in six of his seven starts while making at least 23 saves six times. He stopped all 25 shots in a 3-0 win against Iowa on March 3 and all 25 shots in a 3-0 victory at Greenville on March 16.

Under contract to Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League, Bednar is 18-7-2 in 32 appearances with the Walleye this season, and is tied for second in the ECHL with three shutouts while ranking 11th with a 2.74 goals-against average.

Prior to turning pro, Bednar appeared in 69 career games with Acadie-Bathurst of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League where he went 38-24-5 with two shutouts, a 3.12 goals-against average and a save percentage of .903.