AHL Goalie News — Saturday April 11, 2009

Game Reports

• David Shantz, who has impressed since being called up to Rochester in late March, shut out Syracuse and ended their playoff hopes, stopping 30 shots in the process Friday night. (Crunch Hockey, Let’s Go Amerks)
• Just when it looked like the Houston Aeros were going to go into the playoffs with three healthy goalies, Barry Brust was injured with 7 minutes left in the game, sending in a cold Anton Khudobin, who let in one regulation goal and then the overtime winner for San Antonio. However, the Aeros did get the point necessary to clinch a playoff spot. Phew! (The Third Intermission)

Brust gets a toe on Rampage David Spina‘s shot on a breakaway – Photo by Fred Trask

• Emotions between Binghamton Senators goalie Jeff Glass and a fan in the stands boiled over momentarily Friday night in the team’s 6-1 loss to Norfolk. (Sharp on the Sens)

Transactions

• The Detroit Red Wings signed Notre Dame goalie Jordan Pearce to a two-year, entry-level deal. Pearce backed up Jimmy Howard in the Grand Rapids loss to Hamilton Friday night. Red Wings Snapshots blog looks at what may have precipitated this signing. (Detroit Red Wings)

More on Cory Schneider’s Goaltender of the Year Award

• Goalie of the Year is an honor for Manitoba’s Cory Schneider, but wins are what count. (Winnipeg Free Press)
• Honor’s pile up for Manitoba Moose. (Winnipeg Sun)
• Schneider‘s award earns a “Squee!” (The Humming Giraffe)