Photo Credit: Dave Mahussier
He won goalie of the month for November and his strong play has continued into December as he has earned the CCM/AHL Player of the Week honours for his two big wins over the Marlies finishing with a 1.00 GAA and a 0.971 save% after making 66 of 68 saves.
AHL Release:
The Manitoba Moose, in conjunction with the American Hockey League, announced today goaltender Michael Hutchinson has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 17.
Hutchinson, 27, turned aside 66 of the 68 shots he faced, leading the Moose to two wins over the Toronto Marlies this weekend with a 1.00 goals against average and a 0.971 save percentage. On Saturday, Hutchinson held the Marlies goalless until the final 20 seconds of the contest. The Barrie, ON native was named the game’s first star, making 39 saves, in the winning effort. On Sunday, Hutchinson backstopped the Moose to a 5-1 win, making 27 saves, as Manitoba claimed top spot in the AHL. The team also posted points in their 14th straight game, a new franchise record. Hutchinson has been in net for nine of those games.
Overall, Hutchinson holds an 11-1-2 record with one shutout in 14 appearances, supported by a 1.71 goals against average and a league-leading 0.950 save percentage. He has allowed one goal or less in seven of his 14 starts this season.
Hutchinson joins Mason Appleton and Nic Petan as Moose players to be named CCM/AHL Player of the Week this season. He was also previously recognized as the CCM/AHL Goalie of the Month in November.
In recognition of his achievement, Hutchinson will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Moose home game.
