Peterborough Petes's Michael Simpson Named OHL Goaltender of the Month

Peterborough Petes goalie Michael Simpson has been named the Ontario Hockey League goalie of the month for October announced on Tuesday.

Simpson was selected by the Petes in the tenth round, 193rd overall from the London Jr. Knights in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

It’s his second consecutive award after winning it in April of last season.

During October, Simpson posted a record of six wins and two losses with one shutout, a goals-against average of 2.22 and a .923 save percentage. In ten games this season, Simpson is first in the OHL in goals against average (2.38), wins (7) and second in save percentage (.919).

“Michael has done the work., said Andrew Verner, Petes associate coach. “He committed to coming to Peterborough as a third goalie to play U18 and has gotten better every day since.” 

“It feels amazing,” exclaimed Simpson. “To be recognized two months in a row is pretty special. It’s a nice achievement for myself but overall it’s a team award as we’ve played really good hockey this month. I’m excited to build off this and keep it going as we have a really busy schedule this month.”

Simpson will be honoured before the next home game this Thursday against the Barrie Colts.

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