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In goal this week Week 15 *ending on Sunday, January 13^th 2007* With Goalies’World Magazine editor, Gilles Moffet Goalies’World rankings Luongo in the lead for a 4^th week The Goalies’World Goalie of the Year, Roberto Luongo, of the Vancouver Canucks, is the leader in the Goalies’World rankings for a 4th straight week with a 21-13-3, 0.928, 2.01 record which gives him 104.2 GW points. That is a 0.3 GWP lead over the previous leader, Tim Thomas (Boston). Thomas boasts a 13-11-3, 0.930, 2.33 record in second place with 103.9 points and Tomas Vokoun follows with 103.5 points and a 19-18-3, 0.916, 2.69 record. Unfortunately for Thomas, his solid play was not enough to get him a place on the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Vokoun (3^rd), Martin Brodeur (5^th), and Rick DiPietro (8^th) were the chosen ones. In the Western Conference, Roberto Luongo (1^st) turned down the annual classic for personal reasons. Evegeni Nabokov (4^th), Manny Legace (11^th) and Chris Osgood (13^th) will be the West All-Star goalies. We understand Pascal Leclaire (6^th) for being disappointed. His seven shutouts and 0.927 save percentage should have earned him a place on the All-Star team. Goalies’World goalie of the week It’s Ty Conklin again For a second straight week, Ty Conklin, of the Pittsburgh Penguins, gets the Goalies’World Goalie of the Week award. Conklin is 2-0-1, 0.961, 1.31 this week and he delivered three strong road performances. On Tuesday he made 27 saves in a 3-1 win against the Panthers. Two days later, he made 35 saves in a 4-1 win over the Lightning and on Saturday in Atlanta, he stopped 36 of 38 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss. He only let in one goal on four shootout attempts. Conklin is 9-0-1, 0.945, 1.79 since joining the Pens. He is the best ranked goalie of the second group (48^th) but he could make a huge jump in the rankings when his playing time will qualify him for the first group and that could happen this week. In fact, he could jump from the 48^th rank to the 3^rd rank in our rankings if he maintains his 103.7 Goalies’World points. Goalies’World printed version Issue 65 dedicated to Tim Thomas Issue 65 of Goalies’World Magazine is now on the newsstands and our popular illustrated style analysis features the acrobatic Tim Thomas (cover) of the Boston Bruins. The spectacular Thomas, who was our Goalie of the Month in October and November is a fascinating study. Issue 65 also announces that Roberto Luongo is our 2007 Goalie of the Year and show the impressive work of the 12 candidates to this title. Issue 65 also features columns with four active NHL goalie coaches (Mitch Korn, David Marcoux, Stephane Waite and Steve Mckichan) plus one former NHL goalie coach (Brian Daccord). Justin Johnson, goalie coach at St. Cloud State University, also has a very interesting column on the mental side, explaining the importance of developing a pre-game and a pre-practice routine. The Goalies’World Top Ten 1- Roberto Luongo (Vancouver) 2- Tim Thomas (Boston) 3- Tomas Vokoun (Florida) 4- Evgeni Nabokov (San Jose) 5- Martin Brodeur (New Jersey) 6- Pascal Leclaire (Coumbus) 7- Martin Biron (Philadelphia) 8- Rick DiPietro (NY Islanders) New! 9- Ilya Bryzgalov (Phoenix) 10- Cristobal Huet (Montreal) Out of the Top Ten Chris Osgood (Detroit) Goalies’World rankings leaders Week 1 Pascal Leclaire (Columbus) Week 2 Olaf Kolzig (Washington) Week 3 Tim Thomas (Boston) Week 4 Tim Thomas (Boston) Week 5 Pascal Leclaire (Columbus) Week 6 Tim Thomas (Boston) Week 7 Tim Thomas (Boston) Week 8 Tim Thomas (Boston) Week 9 Tim Thomas (Boston) Week 10 Tim Thomas (Boston) Week 11 Tim Thomas (Boston) Week 12 Roberto Luongo (Vancouver) Week 13 Roberto Luongo (Vancouver) Week 14 Roberto Luongo (Vancouver) Week 15 Roberto Luongo (Vancouver) Hot game of the week 35 saves shutout by Garon One of the hottest goalies in the NHL is Mathieu Garon, of the Edmonton Oilers and he was outstanding last week, only allowing three goals on 94 shots (0.968). Garon had the hottest game of the week, a 35-save home shutout against the New York Islanders on Monday. Goalies’World rookie of the week Three big Ws for Josh Harding What a week by Josh Harding, of the Minnesota Wild. Some say he is making a bid for the number one job and if he keeps playing that way, that may just happen. Harding had three wins this week, including one in relief duties in Detroit (of all places). Harding made 26 saves on 27 shots in a period and a half and stopped two of three shootout attempts. NHL debut Tough debut for Thomas Greiss The 22-year old German goalie, Thomas Greiss, had a tall order in his NHL debut on Sunday in San Jose. He was facing the Stanley Cup champions, Anaheim Mighty Ducks after being recalled from Worcester on Sunday. Greiss was 28 seconds away from his goal late in the 3^rd period when goalie J.S. Giguere was on the Ducks bench in favor of a 6^th player. The Ducks tied the games with 28 seconds left to regulation and added another goal only 33 seconds into the overtime for a 4-3 win, Overall, Greiss made 25 saves in that game. Ironically, it was the 44^th game of the season for the Sharks and the first one not involving Evgeni Nabokov after 43 consecutive starts. Injured Manny Fernandez (Boston, knee sprain), Marc-Andre Fleury (Pittsburgh, ankle), Back from injuries Vesa Toskala (Toronto), Brent Johnson (Washington, knee), Manny Legace (head) It’s been a red hot week for Mathieu Garon (Edmondon), Ty Conklin (Pittsburgh), * Includes goalies with save percentage above 0.950. It’s been a very tough week for Fredrick Norrena (Columbus), Mike Smith (Dallas), Chris Osgood (Detroit), J.S. Aubin (Los Angeles), Martin Biron (Philadelphia), Hannu Toivonen (St. Louis), Andrew Raycroft (Toronto), * Includes goalies with save percentage below 0.850 Shutouts (5) Shutouts of the week - J.S. Giguere (Anaheim), 28 saves home shutout against Toronto - Cam Ward (Carolina), 19 saves road shutout in Boston - Dominik Hasek (Detroit), 19 saves home shutout against Colorado - Mathieu Garon (Edmonton), 35 saves home shutout against Islanders - Chris Mason (Nashville), 28 saves road shutout in Los Angeles Shootouts (10) Brodeur wins two over Miller - Tomas Vokoun, Florida (3/1) over Kari Lehtonen, Atlanta (3/2) - Jose Theodore, Colorado (3/0) over Tomas Vokoun, Florida (3/1) - Kari Lehtonen, Atlanta (4/0) over Ty Conklin, Pittsburgh (4/1) - Martin Brodeur, New Jersey (3/1) over Ryan Miller, Buffalo (3/2) - Martin Brodeur, New Jersey (2/0) over Ryan Miller, Buffalo (3/2) - Martin Gerber, Ottawa (6/1) over Jocelyn Thibault, Buffalo (6/1) - Rick DiPietro, Islanders (2/1) over Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary (2/2) - Patrick Lalime, Chicago (3/1), over Dan Ellis, Nashville (3/2) - Jason LaBarbera, Los Angeles (4/1) over Marty Turco, Dallas (4/2) - Josh Harding, Detroit (3/1) over Chris Osgood (3/2) Stolen win of the week 48 saves win by LaBarbera Jason LaBarbera, of the Los Angeles Kings, made 48 saves in a 5-2 home win against the poor Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, The Kings were outshot 50-24 by the leafs who can’t buy a goal, or a win, these days. A goalie is credited with a stolen victory when he wins in spite of his team being outshot by 10 shots or more. He also has to have a 0.900 save percentage in that game.

In goal this week

Week 15 ending on Sunday, January 13^th 2007

With Goalies’World Magazine editor, Gilles Moffet

Goalies’World rankings

Luongo in the lead for a 4^th week

The Goalies’World Goalie of the Year, Roberto Luongo, of the Vancouver Canucks, is the leader in the Goalies’World rankings for a 4th straight week with a 21-13-3, 0.928, 2.01 record which gives him 104.2 GW points. That is a 0.3 GWP lead over the previous leader, Tim Thomas (Boston). Thomas boasts a 13-11-3, 0.930, 2.33 record in second place with 103.9 points and Tomas Vokoun follows with 103.5 points and a 19-18-3, 0.916, 2.69 record. Unfortunately for Thomas, his solid play was not enough to get him a place on the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Vokoun (3^rd), Martin Brodeur (5^th), and Rick DiPietro (8^th) were the chosen ones. In the Western Conference, Roberto Luongo (1^st) turned down the annual classic for personal reasons. Evegeni Nabokov (4^th), Manny Legace (11^th) and Chris Osgood (13^th) will be the West All-Star goalies. We understand Pascal Leclaire (6^th) for being disappointed. His seven shutouts and 0.927 save percentage should have earned him a place on the All-Star team.

Goalies’World goalie of the week

It’s Ty Conklin again

For a second straight week, Ty Conklin, of the Pittsburgh Penguins, gets the Goalies’World Goalie of the Week award. Conklin is 2-0-1, 0.961, 1.31 this week and he delivered three strong road performances. On Tuesday he made 27 saves in a 3-1 win against the Panthers. Two days later, he made 35 saves in a 4-1 win over the Lightning and on Saturday in Atlanta, he stopped 36 of 38 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss. He only let in one goal on four shootout attempts. Conklin is 9-0-1, 0.945, 1.79 since joining the Pens. He is the best ranked goalie of the second group (48^th) but he could make a huge jump in the rankings when his playing time will qualify him for the first group and that could happen this week. In fact, he could jump from the 48^th rank to the 3^rd rank in our rankings if he maintains his 103.7 Goalies’World points.

Goalies’World printed version

Issue 65 dedicated to Tim Thomas

Issue 65 of Goalies’World Magazine is now on the newsstands and our popular illustrated style analysis features the acrobatic Tim Thomas (cover) of the Boston Bruins. The spectacular Thomas, who was our Goalie of the Month in October and November is a fascinating study. Issue 65 also announces that Roberto Luongo is our 2007 Goalie of the Year and show the impressive work of the 12 candidates to this title. Issue 65 also features columns with four active NHL goalie coaches (Mitch Korn, David Marcoux, Stephane Waite and Steve Mckichan) plus one former NHL goalie coach (Brian Daccord). Justin Johnson, goalie coach at St. Cloud State University, also has a very interesting column on the mental side, explaining the importance of developing a pre-game and a pre-practice routine.

The Goalies’World Top Ten

1- Roberto Luongo (Vancouver)

2- Tim Thomas (Boston)

3- Tomas Vokoun (Florida)

4- Evgeni Nabokov (San Jose)

5- Martin Brodeur (New Jersey)

6- Pascal Leclaire (Coumbus)

7- Martin Biron (Philadelphia)

8- Rick DiPietro (NY Islanders) New!

9- Ilya Bryzgalov (Phoenix)

10- Cristobal Huet (Montreal)

Out of the Top Ten

Chris Osgood (Detroit)

Goalies’World rankings leaders

Week 1 Pascal Leclaire (Columbus)

Week 2 Olaf Kolzig (Washington)

Week 3 Tim Thomas (Boston)

Week 4 Tim Thomas (Boston)

Week 5 Pascal Leclaire (Columbus)

Week 6 Tim Thomas (Boston)

Week 7 Tim Thomas (Boston)

Week 8 Tim Thomas (Boston)

Week 9 Tim Thomas (Boston)

Week 10 Tim Thomas (Boston)

Week 11 Tim Thomas (Boston)

Week 12 Roberto Luongo (Vancouver)

Week 13 Roberto Luongo (Vancouver)

Week 14 Roberto Luongo (Vancouver)

Week 15 Roberto Luongo (Vancouver)

Hot game of the week

35 saves shutout by Garon

One of the hottest goalies in the NHL is Mathieu Garon, of the Edmonton Oilers and he was outstanding last week, only allowing three goals on 94 shots (0.968). Garon had the hottest game of the week, a 35-save home shutout against the New York Islanders on Monday.

Goalies’World rookie of the week

Three big Ws for Josh Harding

What a week by Josh Harding, of the Minnesota Wild. Some say he is making a bid for the number one job and if he keeps playing that way, that may just happen. Harding had three wins this week, including one in relief duties in Detroit (of all places). Harding made 26 saves on 27 shots in a period and a half and stopped two of three shootout attempts.

NHL debut

Tough debut for Thomas Greiss

The 22-year old German goalie, Thomas Greiss, had a tall order in his NHL debut on Sunday in San Jose. He was facing the Stanley Cup champions, Anaheim Mighty Ducks after being recalled from Worcester on Sunday. Greiss was 28 seconds away from his goal late in the 3^rd period when goalie J.S. Giguere was on the Ducks bench in favor of a 6^th player. The Ducks tied the games with 28 seconds left to regulation and added another goal only 33 seconds into the overtime for a 4-3 win, Overall, Greiss made 25 saves in that game. Ironically, it was the 44^th game of the season for the Sharks and the first one not involving Evgeni Nabokov after 43 consecutive starts.

Injured

Manny Fernandez (Boston, knee sprain), Marc-Andre Fleury (Pittsburgh, ankle),

Back from injuries

Vesa Toskala (Toronto), Brent Johnson (Washington, knee), Manny Legace (head)

It’s been a red hot week for

Mathieu Garon (Edmondon), Ty Conklin (Pittsburgh),

* Includes goalies with save percentage above 0.950.

It’s been a very tough week for

Fredrick Norrena (Columbus), Mike Smith (Dallas), Chris Osgood (Detroit), J.S. Aubin (Los Angeles), Martin Biron (Philadelphia), Hannu Toivonen (St. Louis), Andrew Raycroft (Toronto),

* Includes goalies with save percentage below 0.850

Shutouts (5)

Shutouts of the week

- J.S. Giguere (Anaheim), 28 saves home shutout against Toronto

- Cam Ward (Carolina), 19 saves road shutout in Boston

- Dominik Hasek (Detroit), 19 saves home shutout against Colorado

- Mathieu Garon (Edmonton), 35 saves home shutout against Islanders

- Chris Mason (Nashville), 28 saves road shutout in Los Angeles

Shootouts (10)

Brodeur wins two over Miller

- Tomas Vokoun, Florida (3/1) over Kari Lehtonen, Atlanta (3/2)

- Jose Theodore, Colorado (3/0) over Tomas Vokoun, Florida (3/1)

- Kari Lehtonen, Atlanta (4/0) over Ty Conklin, Pittsburgh (4/1)

- Martin Brodeur, New Jersey (3/1) over Ryan Miller, Buffalo (3/2)

- Martin Brodeur, New Jersey (2/0) over Ryan Miller, Buffalo (3/2)

- Martin Gerber, Ottawa (6/1) over Jocelyn Thibault, Buffalo (6/1)

- Rick DiPietro, Islanders (2/1) over Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary (2/2)

- Patrick Lalime, Chicago (3/1), over Dan Ellis, Nashville (3/2)

- Jason LaBarbera, Los Angeles (4/1) over Marty Turco, Dallas (4/2)

- Josh Harding, Detroit (3/1) over Chris Osgood (3/2)

Stolen win of the week

48 saves win by LaBarbera

Jason LaBarbera, of the Los Angeles Kings, made 48 saves in a 5-2 home win against the poor Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, The Kings were outshot 50-24 by the leafs who can’t buy a goal, or a win, these days.

A goalie is credited with a stolen victory when he wins in spite of his team being outshot by 10 shots or more. He also has to have a 0.900 save percentage in that game.