Former AAA U18 Brandon Wheat King makes his NHL debut

by Staff - November 24, 2024 91
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Former AAA U18 Brandon Wheat King Trent Miner made his NHL debut on November 15, 2024, with the Colorado Avalanche against the Washington Capitals. Drafted by the Avalanche in the seventh round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft (202nd overall), Miner’s journey to the NHL has been marked by consistent growth and resilience. Miner came in relief of Avalanche starting goalie Justus Annunen early in the 2nd period and finished the night with 12 saves of 13 shots.

Miner played two seasons with the U18 AAA Wheat Kings before moving to the WHL’s Vancouver Giants. He later built his professional experience with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies, where he set records, and the AHL’s Colorado Eagles, earning a reputation for reliability in the crease. His hard work paid off with an NHL call-up following injuries to other Avalanche goaltenders, making him the 753rd former ECHL player to reach the NHL

.In his AHL career, Miner showcased excellent stats, including a .930 save percentage and a 2.10 goals-against average during the 2023-24 season, which solidified his status as a strong goaltending prospect.

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