The Aberdeen Wings have kicked off the first stretch of games in the 2013-2014 NAHL season with 8 wins, 3 losses, and one over-time loss. Currently sitting 2nd in the NAHL Central Division, the Aberdeen Wings continue to improve.
“Our goaltending has been great,” said Coach Travis Winter after two shut out victories against Minot earlier this month. “
The Aberdeen Wings have also gained much attention within the North American Hockey League as a result from outstanding play from the Wings locker room.
Aberdeen Wings: North American Hockey League Statistics
(As of October 21st, 2013-11 games)
- #4 Jake Horton leads all NAHL defensemen in scoring with 6 goals
- #20 Dillon Eichstadt is 3rd among NAHL defensemen in assists, and 5th in pts
- #21 Bjorn Sigurdarson is top 5 among NAHL forwards in assists
- #25 Lennart Palausch is top 10 in the NAHL in Shot Percentage (29%)
- #1 Chad Catt leads the NAHL in Save Percentage (96%) and is tied for 2nd in the NAHL for most shut out wins, and 3rd in goals against average (1.21)
- Aberdeen Wings are top 5 in Power Play Percentage
- Aberdeen Wings are 3rd in Penalty Kill goals against, and top 5 in the NAHL in PK%
The Aberdeen Wings are on the road Thursday night in Brookings and will be at home Saturday, October 26th against the Blizzard. Saturday night’s game is “Safe Harbor Night” as the Aberdeen Wings will wear special purple jerseys in dedication to Safe Harbor. Immediately following the game, the Wings foundation will auction the jerseys off with the proceeds going to Safe Harbor, an organization that helps children, women, and men with resources and shelter affected by domestic violence.