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University of New Hampshire Athletics
Michael Simpson
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Michael Simpson Named Hockey East Goaltender of the Week
10/19/2026 2:49:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
Simpson posted a 1.00 goals against average and a .941 save percentage
AMESBURY, Mass. – University of New Hampshire senior goalie Michael Simpson (London, Ontario) was named the Hockey East Stop It Goaltending Goaltender of the Week. The honor marks the first Hockey East weekly award of Simpson's career.
Simpson went 2-0-0 on the week at Colgate, allowing just two goals while making 32 saves. He posted a 1.00 goals-against average and a .941 save percentage while also recording his first collegiate shutout.
Simpson made 17 saves during Friday's 5-2 victory at Colgate before stopping all 15 shots he faced to earn the shutout in a 2-0 win over the Raiders.
The Wildcats are set for home-opening weekend against No. 2 Michigan State on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24 at 7 p.m. Friday night's game presented by Northeast Delta Dental will feature Bruins national anthem performer Todd Angilly and a magnet schedule giveaway.
Saturday will be Fall Fest presented by Fidium Fiber which will take place before the game from 4-to puck drop and will feature food trucks, games and entertainment throughout the afternoon including the opportunity for fans to join the Beast of the East Pep Band in welcoming the Wildcats as they make their way into the Whittemore Center before taking the ice.
Tickets can be purchased at UNHWildcats.com/BuyTickets or by calling the ticket office at (603) 862-4000. Don't miss the most exciting family entertainment in New Hampshire.
Simpson went 2-0-0 on the week at Colgate, allowing just two goals while making 32 saves. He posted a 1.00 goals-against average and a .941 save percentage while also recording his first collegiate shutout.
Simpson made 17 saves during Friday's 5-2 victory at Colgate before stopping all 15 shots he faced to earn the shutout in a 2-0 win over the Raiders.
The Wildcats are set for home-opening weekend against No. 2 Michigan State on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24 at 7 p.m. Friday night's game presented by Northeast Delta Dental will feature Bruins national anthem performer Todd Angilly and a magnet schedule giveaway.
Saturday will be Fall Fest presented by Fidium Fiber which will take place before the game from 4-to puck drop and will feature food trucks, games and entertainment throughout the afternoon including the opportunity for fans to join the Beast of the East Pep Band in welcoming the Wildcats as they make their way into the Whittemore Center before taking the ice.
Tickets can be purchased at UNHWildcats.com/BuyTickets or by calling the ticket office at (603) 862-4000. Don't miss the most exciting family entertainment in New Hampshire.
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