Newfoundland’s Petruzzelli named ECHL’s October Goalie of the Month

PRINCETON, NJ – Keith Petruzzelli of the Newfoundland Growlers has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Month for October.

Newfoundland’sKeith Petruzzelli was named the Warrior Hockey/ECHL Goalie of the Month for October (Photo courtesy of Newfoundland Growlers / ECHL)

Petruzzelli went 2-0-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and a save percentage of .972 in two appearances during the opening month of the ECHL season.

The 22-year-old turned aside 35 of the 36 shots he faced in both of his appearances in October – a 3-1 win at Trois-Rivières on October 22nd and a 4-1 victory over the Lions on October 26th.

A native of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, Petruzzelli ranks fourth in the league in save percentage and is tied for fourth in goals-against average.

Under contract to Toronto of the American Hockey League, Petruzzelli spent the last four seasons at Quinnipiac University, where he appeared in 94 career games with an overall record of 51-27-8 with 10 shutouts, a 2.17 goals-against average and a save percentage of .915.

Runner-Up: Kaden Fulcher, Toledo (1-0-0, 0.64 goals against average, .976 save percentage).

Also Nominated: Mat Robson (Cincinnati), Matt Jurusik (Idaho), Angus Redmond (Kansas City), David Tendeck (Rapid City) and Tommy Nappier (Wheeling).