MATT
CLIMIE
Bemidji State
Sr. | G | Leduc, Alberta
Climie was a big part of Bemidji State's CHA title
in 2006.
Key Statistics: Without
his normal goaltending partner for most of the season,
he played in all but four games for the Beavers. Climie
allowed nine goals in his first two regular season appearances,
but rebounded to go 5-1-3 in his next nine.
What He Does: Compete. He led the conference
in goals-against average and was second in save percentage.
He also led College Hockey America in winning percentage,
going 8-5-5 despite the team being short-handed more
minutes than at even strength and having the weakest
offense in the league. At the end of his freshman season,
Climie helped force the University of Denver into overtime
in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, making 45
saves on 49 shots.
The Bigger Picture: Climie posted double-digits
in victories as a junior, after faltering a bit his
sophomore year. This will be the first time the senior
will enter a season knowing he is the number one goaltender.
With one season remaining, he already ranks second in
program history in shutouts (7), fourth in goals- against
average (2.57), and 10th in minutes and saves.
Bemidji State coach Tom Serratore
on Climie: “He was our guy last year,
and like the team, he had a strong first half and struggled
a bit the second half. He was a big part of our championship
a few years ago, struggled his second year, but won
the job back again last year. This year, he’ll
compete with Orlando Alamano and recruit Matt Dalton
from (Des Moines) the USHL.”
