Akira Schmid named USHL Goaltender of the Year

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The 21-year-old goaltender has recently signed an entry-level deal with the New Jersey Devils.

: Source: USHL; Language:; 07 June 2021 • 21:21; 07 June 2021 • 21:21

Former SCL Tigers' goaltender Akira Schmid

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Akira Schmid has been named the 2020-21 Goaltender of the Year by the United States Hockey League. It is the first time, the netminder has been recognized with this particular honor.

Schmid has been playing in the United States Hockey League for the past three seasons. In 36 games for the Sioux City Musketeers this season, he posted a .921 save percentage and a 2.01 goals-against average (best of the league).

( 07 June 2021 | mso | Report an error )