After missing all of November and December due to a concussion and a labrum tear, Joaquin Gutierrez has made an impressive return to the crease for the Wheatland U18 AA team. Since rejoining the lineup in January, he has played six games, and despite his team’s struggles, he has been a standout performer in net.

Over those six games, Gutierrez has faced a staggering 302 shots, allowing just 17 goals—good for an outstanding .944 save percentage and a 2.83 goals-against average. He’s secured two wins, with three of the four losses coming in one-goal games, showcasing his ability to keep his team competitive.

Highlighting his return was a dominant performance this past weekend against the league’s top-seeded Airdrie team, where he stopped 41 of 42 shots to secure the win.

Gutierrez’s resilience and strong play have been key for Wheatland, proving he’s back and better than ever!