Fort St. John goalie in contention for WHL Rookie of the Year

Fort St. John product Evan Gardner, who goaltends for the Saskatoon Blades, is in contention to be named the Western Hockey League Rookie of the Year.

By Jordan Prentice

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January 25, 2024

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Gardner currently goaltends for the Saskatoon Blades. ( Saskatoon Blades, Facebook )

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Fort St. John product Evan Gardner, who goaltends for the Saskatoon Blades, is in contention to be named the Western Hockey League (WHL) Rookie of the Year.

Should he win the title, Gardner will take home the league’s Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy.

Currently, Gardner ranks second in the WHL with a Goals Against Average (GAA) measure of 2.04, a 0.925 save percentage, and a 12-5-0-1 record.

With a 31-9-2-2 record, the Blades presently sit in first place in the WHL.

Prior to his rookie season with the Blades, Gardner played at RINK Hockey Academy in Kelowna from 2020 to 2023.

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Jordan Prentice

Recent graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Online Journalism program, born and raised in Vancouver, Jordan’s passion for broadcast and journalism began with her dream of becoming a hockey journalist and play-by-play commentator.

During her schooling, Jordan discovered a deep passion for reporting on Indigenous issues, culture and affairs. Jordan is also passionate about connecting with and listening to stories from people from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Last Spring, Jordan completed her first season providing play-by-play for Trinity Western University Women’s Hockey and gameday hosting for BCHL Coquitlam Express.

Jordan enjoys radio anchoring, creating and editing video content, and hopes to one day pursue a career in investigative journalism as well as producing documentaries.

When Jordan isn’t looking for the next great story to tell, she enjoys taking pictures, riding her bike, collecting her favourite rock and roll albums on vinyl, and, of course, cheering on her beloved Canucks. More by Jordan Prentice.

Fort St. John goalie in contention for WHL Rookie of the Year

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