The USPHL has announced that Elmira Impact goalie Erik Werkhoven is the Atlantic Elite Division Goaltender of the Week.

Werkhoven, an ‘05 out of Santa Fe, played lights out and came away with an amazing 53 saves, really did everything he could to help his team, but they just got edged out in a 3-2 shootout against the Springfield Pics on Feb. 3.

Werkhoven had an impressive .924 save percentage over three starts between Jan. 14 and Feb. 3.

Back home, Werkhoven played for the New Mexico Ice Wolves youth hockey program.

(February 12, 2024)