Stingrays' Bjorklund Named Goaltender Of The Week

On Monday, South Carolina Stingrays goalie Garin Bjorklund was awarded the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Feb. 17-23.

Last week, Bjorklund went 2-0-0 with a 0.50 goals-against average, .980 save percentage and one shutout.

The 22-year-old netminder made 22 saves in a 5-1 victory against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits Feb. 21, then stopped all 23 shots he faced in a 3-0 shutout of the Worcester Railers Feb. 23.

Under contract with the NHL’s Washington Capitals, Bjorklund is having a fine season with the Rays. He’s 14-3-3 in 21 appearances and ranks second in the ECHL with a 2.00 GAA and fourth with a .928 SP.

A native of Calgary, Alberta, Bjorklund has appeared in 49 ECHL games with South Carolina during his career, going 29-14-4 with two shutouts, a 2.76 GAA and .901 SP.

Before turning pro, Bjorklund played with Medicine Hat of the Western Hockey League. Over 96 games, he posted a 40-48-4 record with three shutouts, a 3.50 GAA and .892 SP.

The Stingrays are back in action Wednesday in Estero against the defending Kelly Cup Champion Florida Everblades at Hertz Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30 Pm ET.