Bilous learned for the best, now ready for what’s next
Looking at the Prince Albert Raiders’ back stoppers in their training camp, the blue crease looks like it’s going to be occupied a whole lot by 18-year-old Boston Bilous for this upcoming season.
Bilous is the only Raider goaltender out of the 11 currently at training camp that has spent a full season in the WHL. He’s played in two in fact, and has appeared in 35 games in the past two seasons. The only other goalie at camp that’s played in the WHL is 18-year-old Brett Balas, who’s played in three major junior games, all last year with the Raiders.
Bilous came to the Raiders at the trade deadline was 5-0-1 as a member of the Raiders last year, with an 0.877 save percentage and 3.06 goals against average. The Raiders went on to become the WHL champions for the first time in 34 years, something that Bilous will never forget.
“Unbelievable. It’s kind of indescribable what we did. Looking back on it, I can thank every guy in that room for the experience they shared with me,” Bilous said, the 18-year-old from Langley, B.C. “They taught me so much, everyone in the room.”