Huskies’ goaltender named top in NWJHL league
Huskies goaltender Evan Baker was recognized as the best in the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) for 2024-25.

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A rookie goaltender was recognized as the best in the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) for 2024-25.
Evan Baker of the Fort St. John Huskies saved his way to the award, which was announced on February 5th.
The first-year netminder was recognized by the league with a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.20
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His play helped elevate the team to finish with the league’s best record at 34 wins, four losses and two overtime/shootout losses.
Head coach Todd Alexander says his play gives his team “a chance to win on a nightly basis”.
“For him to win as a rookie is huge,” said Alexander. “He did an excellent job of that this year; of learning and growing and really pushing himself.”
Baker, who spent time in the Northern Alberta Hockey League squad prior to joining the Huskies, went 17-3-0 in 23 appearances this season.
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The Huskies have a 1-0 series lead in their best-of-five east/west semi-final against Fairview. Game two is scheduled for Friday, February 7th at 8:00 p.m. at the Fairview Arena.
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