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ECEL & Elite Hockey Program’s Erik Gordon – NAHL Goalie of the Month!

Former Elite Hockey Program standout and current Fairbanks Ice Dogs goalie Erik Gordon was named NAHL Goalie of the Month! Gordon  was the backbone of his team’s climb up the Midwest Division standings as the Ice Dogs moved into 2nd place in the division with a 9-1-0 record during the month of March. The native of Duluth, Georgia, was in goal for all but one of those games as Gordon (5’10/160) put together a 8-1-0 record, which included a 1.69 goals against average and a 93.2% save percentage. Gordon faced 222 shots during the month and came up with 207 saves. He also posted two shutouts during the month on March 17th and 18th as he earned Midwest Division Star of the Week honors. Since joining the Ice Dogs is early February, Gordon has put together some incredible numbers, which includes a 13-1-0 record, a 1.56 goals against average and a 94.4% save percentage. Gordon began the season playing for the Lone Star Brahmas and later had a brief stint in the USNTDP team in the USHL. “Erik is a perfect example of a player who gets what he puts in. His preparation is second to none and he attacks every puck as if the game is on the line. His practice habits and work ethic are what separates Erik from the pack. I am not surprised to hear of his recent success and I am excited to see what the future holds for him” said East Coast Elite League General Manager, Peter Alden.

“The biggest thing was everyone buying in and really working hard to climb the standings. I think once we knew we were in the playoffs, we really took things to the next level and played with a little more freedom and had a little more fun,” said Gordon. “It has been a crazy year and I have been in a few places, but I have tried to remained focused and just contribute to wherever I have ended up. I want to help this team defend their Robertson Cup title and then after that, hopefully I can earn an NCAA opportunity.” – Said Erik Gordon.

The East Coast Elite League wishes Erik the best of luck with the rest of the season!

Founded in 2014, the East Coast Elite League is a four-weekend showcase series that will provide maximum exposure for its member organizations and their players, by playing in top venues, in ideal scouting locations. Spread across the U16 and U18 divisions and represented by several of the top hockey organizations across the country, the ECEL is the premier showcase series in the United States, unmatched in its format and exposure opportunities. For more information please visit us online: www.ECELHockey.com or follow us on Twitter @ECELHOCKEY.