Last season, UND goalie ZaneMcIntyre had an impressive line (20-10-3, with a 1.99 GAA and a .926 save percentage). Last month, he was picked at the Preseason All-NCHC goalie.
On the national stage last season, Zane was ranked fifth overall Nationally in GAA. Those statistics aside,
McIntyre was snubbed by USCHO in this article. Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact goaltenders for 2014-15. His omission makes no sense to me what-so-ever. Hey, whatever.
Breaking it down further, McIntyre is the top returning goalie in the NCHC and out dueled C.J. Motte in the Midwest Regional final last season.
Who made the top-ten over Zane? Meh!
Jimmy Sarjeant, Mercyhurst senior, (18-5-6, 2.46 GAA .930 SV%).
Zach Nagelvoort, Michigan sophomore, (11-9-3, 2.20 GAA .929 SV%)
Jake Hildebrand, Michigan State junior, (9-15-7, 2.44 GAA .923 SV%)
Edit: I realize this is ten goalies to watch make an
impact in college hockey this season, but who better than Zane? Seriously?
Here’s my definition of Impact:
During the 2013-14 season, McIntyre led the NCHC and was ranked fifth nationally in goals against average (1.99) Historically, McIntyre’s 1.99 GAA was the fifth-best in UND single-season history
Still not convinced? McIntyre was ranked second in the NCHC in save percentage (.926), All-time at UND, that’s the fourth-best in UND single-season history.
McIntyre was named NCHC Player of the Month for March and April. Moreover, during that time, McIntyre led the nation in appearances with 11 starts. He also made 284 saves and lead with a pair of shutouts.
But there’s more.
During this impressive run, McIntyre had a 1.76 GAA and .934 SV% and finished second in the NCAA with six wins, that was the best for NCHC goalies.
Also during March and April, McIntyre allowed two goals or fewer in 10 of 11 starts. As I mentioned earlier, McIntyre had a 1.48 GAA and .948 SV% in three NCAA Tournament starts.
If your still not impressed, McIntyre stopped 43-of-44 shots in the NCAA Midwest Region championship game. That was a career high for McIntyre and the reason UND won the game 2-1 in overtime.
Breaking it down even further, Zane stopped 66-of-69 shots in his two regional victories. After starting the season 2-5-2, McIntyre went 18-5-1 with a NCAA-leading 1.72 GAA and a .933 SV% in his last 24 starts.
And Finally, McIntyre allowed two goals or fewer in 20 of those 24 starts. In the other four starts, McIntyre allowed only three goals in each game.
s/t Jayson Hajdu @UNDSID.
Here’s my definition of Impact:
During the 2013-14 season, McIntyre led the NCHC and was ranked fifth nationally in goals against average (1.99) Historically, McIntyre’s 1.99 GAA was the fifth-best in UND single-season history
Still not convinced? McIntyre was ranked second in the NCHC in save percentage (.926), All-time at UND, that’s the fourth-best in UND single-season history.
McIntyre was named NCHC Player of the Month for March and April. Moreover, during that time, McIntyre led the nation in appearances with 11 starts. He also made 284 saves and lead with a pair of shutouts.
But there’s more.
During this impressive run, McIntyre had a 1.76 GAA and .934 SV% and finished second in the NCAA with six wins, that was the best for NCHC goalies.
Also during March and April, McIntyre allowed two goals or fewer in 10 of 11 starts. As I mentioned earlier, McIntyre had a 1.48 GAA and .948 SV% in three NCAA Tournament starts.
If your still not impressed, McIntyre stopped 43-of-44 shots in the NCAA Midwest Region championship game. That was a career high for McIntyre and the reason UND won the game 2-1 in overtime.
Breaking it down even further, Zane stopped 66-of-69 shots in his two regional victories. After starting the season 2-5-2, McIntyre went 18-5-1 with a NCAA-leading 1.72 GAA and a .933 SV% in his last 24 starts.
And Finally, McIntyre allowed two goals or fewer in 20 of those 24 starts. In the other four starts, McIntyre allowed only three goals in each game.
s/t Jayson Hajdu @UNDSID.
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