Shafer Captures Goalie of the Week Honors

Senior goaltender takes home his second Atlantic Hockey award this season

Pittsburgh, Pa. - Robert Morris University men's hockey goaltender Terry Shafer is the Travel Team USA Atlantic Hockey Association Goalie of the Week.

Shafer recorded 75 saves allowing just one goal in a weekend sweep of Bentley, extending his Robert Morris program record to seven career shutouts with a 33-save shutout performance on Saturday. Shafer picked up his 7th win of the season on Friday, making 42 saves in the Colonials 5-1 victory over Bentley. The senior from Penfield, New York posted his third shutout of the season, making 33 stops in Saturday's 5-0 win. Shafer's goals against average is now at 2.47 with a .931 save percentage on the season.

BY THE NUMBERS
1/8/16 vs. Bentley, 59:48, 42 saves, .977 sv%, 1 goal against, 1.00 GAA
1/9/16 vs. Bentley, 60:00, 33 saves, 1.000 sv%, 0 goals against, 0.00 GAA

This is the second Atlantic Hockey Goalie of the Week honor this season for Shafer.

An important series is on tap this Friday and Saturday as Robert Morris travels to Holy Cross for an Atlantic Hockey first place showdown. The Colonials return home on Friday, January 22 for Military Appreciation Night, welcoming all active and veteran military members with free admission. For tickets to any upcoming home game, visit RMUtickets.com or call 412-397-4949.

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Players Mentioned

#1 Terry Shafer: G; 6' 2"; Senior; Sr.

Players Mentioned

#1 Terry Shafer
: 6' 2"; Senior; Sr.
: G

Players Mentioned

#1 Terry Shafer

Players Mentioned

#1 Terry Shafer