We have a goalie fight in the WHL!
Monday was fight night in the WHL between the Prince George Cougars and Penticton Vees. With less than three and a half minutes left in the game, goaltenders Joshua Ravensbergen and Ethan McCallum dropped the gloves, or should we say blockers and fought. While the fight was short, Ravensbergen, who is a San Jose Sharks prospect, scored the takedown.
After the fight finished, both goaltenders were given a five-minute major and a 10-minute misconduct. They both stayed in the game and played the entire 60 minutes. McCallum not only fought but also recorded a 31-save shutout as the Vees picked up a 3-0 win over the Cougars.
Prince George and Penticton are battling for top spot in the B.C. Division. After Monday night, the Vees have 78 points in 54 games, while the Cougars sit with 66 through 54 games. With the victory, Penticton tied the 2003-04 Everett Silvertips for the most wins by an expansion team in WHL history at 35.
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