MHL GOALTENDER OF THE YEAR

Dominik Tmej (Summerside Western Capitals)

For the second season in a row, the MHL’s top goaltender is Dominik Tmej. It was a record-breaking season for the Summerside goaltender. After setting the Maritime Junior Hockey League shutout record with six in 2017-18, the 19-year-old from Bradenton, Florida recorded seven this season. Along with teammate Daniel Thompson, Tmej helped the Western Capitals win the Young/Knickle Award for the fewest goals allowed.Tmej played 34 games and led the MHL in goals against average (2.24) and save percentage (.929), while posting a record of 26-4-1-1. He was sixth in minutes played with 1,905. Tmej was named the Gongshow 1^st Star of the Month in December. He was also recognized nationally as the 3^rd Star of the Month for the Canadian Junior Hockey League in December as he sported a stingy 0.60 goals-against average, a stellar .981 save mark, and recorded back-to-back shutouts. His steadying presence between the pipes is a major reason why Summerside finished atop both the Eastlink North and MHL standings.