Bosner named GDI Goalie of the Month

The North American Hockey League announced today that Bismarck Bobcats goaltender David Bosner has been named the NAHL/GDI Goaltender of the Month for January.

In five appearances, the 19-year-old from Chesterfield, Mo., posted a perfect 5-0 record, including two 33-save shutouts, to compliment a 1.00 goals-against average and a .967 save percentage.

“David has had an outstanding start to the season for us,” said Bobcats head coach Byron Pool. “He’s a very poised young man and it’s showing in his play right now.

“His play exudes a feel of confidence which our whole team builds off.  He allows our players to be comfortable in their play, because they know if a mistake is made, Boz is capable of bailing them out.”

On the season, the Air Force Academy recruit has a 17-6-1 record in 25 appearances to go along with a league-leading .933 save percentage and a 1.87 goals-against average.

“This recognition comes as the result of our team’s defense-first identity,” said Bosner.  “We have 20 guys in the lineup every night who work tirelessly to keep pucks out, and statistics and winning are a result of that commitment.”

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GDI provides a completely unique, world-class development experience for ice hockey goaltenders of all skill levels. Its revolutionary, comprehensive and integrated approach combines regional and national training camps, private instruction, conditioning programs, mentorship, customized gear, the publication of The Goalie News, the GDIadvantage online training resource and Satellite Training Centers to develop netminders that go into every fight knowing they’re the best they can be. Targeted at goalies age eight to 18, GDI’s experienced coaching staff, led by NHL consultant and GDI founder Ian Clark, has coached more than 100 goaltenders playing in the NHL, Minor Pro, Major Junior and NCAA Division I levels of hockey. GDI is based in Dallas. For more information about GDI, please visit gdihockey.com.

The North American Hockey League, the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II league boasting 19 teams from across the country, including the esteemed USA Hockey National Team Development Program, prides itself on the social maturity and skill development of student-athletes ages 16-20 with aspirations of advancing to collegiate and/or professional hockey.