Posts About "Alex Stalock"
Wild Can Only Rely on Backup Stalock for So Long
March 4th, 2020 The only Minnesota Wild goaltending controversy is that there isn’t one. As long as backup goalie and hometown hero Alex Stalock is getting the job done, he deserves the net. Simple as that. Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise and Alex Stalock - (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) Stalock vs. Dubnyk Incumbent No. 1 Devan Dubnyk...
THW's Goalie News: Lehner's Debut, Wild Shutout & More
February 29th, 2020 As we head into the final and extra day of February, the playoff races across the National Hockey League are tightening up. There was a big debut in Vegas to extend a winning streak. We saw another shutout in the Wild organization, which is nothing new. Plus, we wish happy birthday to the only NHL goalie to be born on this...
THW's Goalie News: Vasilevskiy's Streak, Shutouts, Bouwmeester Update
February 12th, 2020 It was an incredibly busy night in the NHL, with 22 teams in action. Two goalies scored shutouts, and we'll talk about each. Also, we'll look at the cream of the crop, including one of the best goalies in the league who is continuing an incredible streak. Then, we'll give a brief update on the Jay Bouwmeester news. Vasilevskiy Hits...
THW's Goalie News: Unstoppable Merzlikins, Stalock's Lockdown
January 19th, 2020 It was just over two weeks ago that the Goalie News covered the first win of Elvis Merzlikins' NHL career. Now, we'll talk about him as the hottest goalie on the planet. Plus, the Minnesota Wild got a shutout, but not from the usual source. Merzlikins is Unbeatable When Joonas Korpisalo suffered a serious injury, there was genuine...
Stalock Shuts out Stars, Wild Win 7-0
January 18th, 2020 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Alex Stalock posted his second shutout of the season, and Jason Zucker had a goal and two assists for the Minnesota Wild in a 7-0 win against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Stalock, playing his second straight game in place of De...
THW's Goalie News: Winter Classic Moments, Stalock Fined & More
January 2nd, 2020 The hockey world had all of its eyes focused on the Cotton Bowl on Tuesday afternoon for the 2020 Winter Classic. The Dallas Stars erased an early two-goal deficit to come back and beat the Nashville Predators 4-2. The game had a little bit of everything including a penalty shot on the ice and pig races off of it. Overall, it was a...
Radulov's Hat Trick Keys Stars' Big Rally to Beat Wild 6-3
October 29th, 2019 DALLAS — Alexander Radulov had a hat trick, scoring late in the second period and twice in the third, as the Dallas Stars rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 6-3 on Tuesday night. Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski and Tyler Seguin also...
THW's Goalie News: Week in Review, a Dominant Prospect, and More
October 28th, 2019 This week's goalie news week in review will look at who's hot, who's not, and the backup of the week. We'll also check in on an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) goalie prospect who is making a name for himself in the upcoming draft. Daws is Dominant Nicholas (or Nico) Daws does not have a household name yet. But if he continues to play...
Staal, Stalock Lead Wild past Kings 5-1
October 26th, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Eric Staal scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, Alex Stalock stopped 30 shots and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 Saturday night. Gerald Mayhew, Joel Eriksson Ek, Mikko Koivu and Jared Spurgeon also scored, and Matt Dumba added two assists for Minnesota, which has won three of four...
THW's Goalie News: Afternoon Shutouts, Markstrom Out & More
October 15th, 2019 Today’s edition of The Hockey Writers’ Goalie News will recognize a couple of big shutouts, give an update on one of the Pacific Division’s top goaltenders and introduce you to a possible future NHL netminder. Afternoon Hockey Provides the Doughnuts Monday saw some rare weekday matinees as both the United States and Canada...
Stalock Perfect in Net as Wild Shut out Senators
October 14th, 2019 OTTAWA — Alex Stalock stopped all 26 shots he faced and the Minnesota Wild picked up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday. Victor Rask and Zach Parise scored third-period goals for the Wild (1-4-0), the last team to pick up a point in the league. Stalock, in his first...
NHL News & Notes: Muzzin, Martinook & More
January 29th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Jake Muzzin will wear No. 8 with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jordan Martinook has signed a contract extension in Carolina and Alex Stalock has signed a contract extension in Minnesota. Related: NHL News & Notes: Oleksiak, Bruins Transactions & More Muzzin to Wear Jersey No. 8 When Muzzin makes his...
Meet the Goalies Battling for Dubnyk's Backseat
August 14th, 2018 Goalies are the last line of defense in the NHL. In a long 82-game season, the starter is going to need a break. Whether that’s because of injury or simply because the number one needs to catch his breath from the bench, NHL teams need to have capable backups ready to go. Minnesota Wild training camp will feature two guys battling...
