History was made on December 3, 2025. During his game against the Swift Current Broncos, Tri-City Americans goaltender Xavier Wendt scored the first WHL goalie goal in over two years. The moment became even more special a few minutes later as Wendt became the first goaltender in WHL history to score a goal and record a shutout in the same game. Wendt is one of 11 goaltenders in WHL history to score a goal. The last instance came in November 2023, when Spokane Chiefs' Dawson Cowen scored against the Portland Winterhawks. As for the previous Tri-City goalie to score a goal, that was Olaf Kolzig against the Seattle Thunderbirds in 1989. As for Wendt, he is a draft-eligible prospect. The 17-year-old is listed at 6'1", 165 lbs. This season, Wendt has a 9-5-0 record with a save percentage of .928. WHL GOALIE GOALS: Olaf Kolzig, Tri-City Americans – November 29, 1989 (vs Seattle) Chris Osgood, Medicine Hat Tigers – January 3, 1991 (vs Swift Current) Jeff Calvert, Tacoma Rockets – December 29, 1992 (vs Moose Jaw) Jason Clague, Red Deer Rebels – March 28, 1994 (vs Lethbridge) Jordan McLaughlin, Prince George Cougars – March 5, 2004 (vs Vancouver) Chris Driedger, Calgary Hitmen – February 1, 2014 (vs Kootenay) Stuart Skinner, Lethbridge Hurricanes – March 18, 2016 (vs Medicine Hat) Ian Scott, Prince Albert Raiders – November 16, 2018 (vs Tri-City) Lukas Parik, Spokane Chiefs – March 10, 2020 (vs Kamloops) Dawson Cowan, Spokane Chiefs – November 26, 2023 (vs Portland) Xavier Wendt of the Tri-City Americans (Photo Credit: John Keller/Tri-City Americans/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4aabe446-bbb6-4d04-82f6-7c5b299118ed.jpeg] Xavier Wendt of the Tri-City Americans (Photo Credit: John Keller/Tri-City Americans/WHL) Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Latest From THN’s Western Hockey League [https://thehockeynews.com/whl] Site: Raiders, Giants Add To Forward Group With Pair Of Trades [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/raiders-giants-add-to-forward-group] 13 WHLers Named To Czechia & Slovakia's 2026 World Juniors Rosters [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/13-whlers-named-to-czechia-slovakia-s-2026-world-juniors-rosters] Everett, Prince Albert & Edmonton Named To 2025-26 CHL Top-10 Week 10 & 11 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-prince-albert-edmonton-named-to-2025-26-chl-top-10-week-10-11-rankings] WHL Trade Trees: Olen Zellweger To The Kamloops Blazers [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/whl-trade-trees-olen-zellweger-to-the-kamloops-blazers] Vancouver Giants' Cameron Schmidt Ties WHL Record [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/vancouver-giants-cameron-schmidt-ties-whl-record] https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/a-look-at-the-2025-26-whl-teddy-bear-toss-scheduleFor action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e77e903d-3792-40cb-8680-366ddeaf5bef.jpeg] The Hockey News
