Not only was it a big night for import players Nikolaj Ehlers and Timo Meier in Halifax's 6-3 victory on Thursday night in Shawinigan but it was for 4th year goaltender Zachary Fucale as well. Fucale, who has helped lead the Mooseheads to a Memorial Cup championship and to two straight President's Cup finals appearances, is closing on to the record for most QMJHL career wins by a goaltender. Zach is now in sole posession of second place on the list after recording his 124th victory last night against the Cataractes while making 32 saves in a 6-3 win. With it, he is now only 18 wins away from tying Jacques Cloutier for the record. Cloutier recorded 142 victories in 4 seasons with the Trois-Rivieres Draveurs between 1976 and 1980. Fucale and the Mooseheads have 41 more games this season so it is possible for him to acheive the record but some are saying that it won't happen. It is expected that Fucale will be a goaltender for Team Canada at the upcoming World Juniors so he will miss about 8 games because of that and of course a few here or there in the new year to let Kevin Resop get some more playing time.
Do you think Zach will reach the record this season? There's a slight possibilty of him returning for a fifth season next year but it's unlikely.
Congratulations on getting your 124th vitory Zach. Keep them coming!!
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