Silvertips’ Hart becomes first two-time CHL Goaltender of the Year Award winner
REGINA — Carter Hart was named the Canadian Hockey League’s goaltender of the year on Saturday, becoming the first player to win the award in back-to-back seasons, while Alex Barre-Boulet earned player of the year honours.
Hart, a 19-year-old Philadelphia Flyers prospect, finished his fourth season with the Western Hockey League’s Everett Silvertips by leading the team to its second Western Conference title and appearance in the WHL Championship Series.
“It’s a huge honour to win this award for a second time and it’s reflective of the great year we had in Everett,” said Hart. “It was great because a lot of things were accomplished — not just on an individual level, but on a team level as well. This was a special group that came together and had a huge run in the playoffs. We had fun going to the rink every day and made a lot of memories together as teammates.
“I’ll never forget these guys, who created the tightest group I’ve ever been with in my WHL career. I’ll never forget my coaches, teammates, billet parent Parker Fowlds, and roommate Riley Sutter who was like a brother to me. They all made this moment possible.”