Mountaineers product, Lake City native Wonnacott chosen NA3HL Goaltender of the Month

The NA3HL’s Goaltender of the Month is TJ Wonnacott of the Sheridan Hawks.

The Hawks have been trending upward, and veteran netminder TJ Wonnacott has been a major factor in their success between the pipes.

The Lake City native appeared in five games during October, posting a stellar 4-1-0 record while turning aside 125 of 131 shots faced. That performance translated to an impressive .955 save percentage and a 1.20 goals-against average for the month.

Wonnacott’s standout moment came during a Halloween matchup against Bozeman, where he delivered his first shutout of the season. The Icedogs peppered him with 23 shots, including eight while the Hawks were short-handed, but Wonnacott stood tall to secure the win and cap off a strong month.

Those four victories lifted Wonnacott to a 6-2-0-1 record, cementing his spot among the league’s top goalies and showing no signs of slowing down.

A big part of Sheridan’s recent success has come from the crease out, and Head Coach JJ Santagata was quick to credit his goaltender:

“We’re super proud of TJ and his recognition of goaltender of the month,” said Sheridan head coach JJ Santagata. “A lot of our team success comes from the crease out. More than a few wins this month, TJ played a big part in those games. Being able to bail us out when we need him most, make big saves when we’re on the kill. He’s an extremely focused, detail-oriented goalie that gives myself and our team a sense of relief each night. He’s an unreal kid that has worked diligently to earn this recognition.”

Back home, Wonnacott played for the Vail Mountaineers and Crested Butte High School.

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