AHL Goalie News — Monday May 11, 2009

by Heather Galindo

Game Reports

Hershey’s Michal Neuvirth strikes again, shutting out Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and forcing a game seven, which takes place on Tuesday. (Times Leader)

Transactions

Todd Ford was recalled by the Manitoba Moose from the Victoria Salmon Kings. (AHL Transactions)

Jimmy Howard was recalled by the Detroit Red Wings after his Grand Rapids Griffins were swept by Manitoba in the second round. (AHL Transactions)

From the Blogs

Houston’s goalie line-up inches closer to normal as Nolan Schaefer and Barry Brust have joined their Aeros teammates on a road trip for the first time since before the playoffs. Both have been dealing with late-season injuries. It is expected that Anton Khudobin will continue to start in goal as the Aeros get a second chance at eliminating the Milwaukee Admirals tonight. (The Third Intermission)

Khudobin nabs a bouncing puck in his glove Saturday night - Photo by Fred Trask

Bonus

Here’s some video from Aeros.com with Minnesota Wild goaltending coach Bob Mason discussing Khudobin’s technical game, as well as Minnesota Wild goalie Nik Backstrom.