North Pole’s Pheonix Copley shines for LA Kings, named Alaska Athlete of the Week

by | Dec 14, 2022 | Athlete of the Week, Hockey

Pheonix Copley of North Pole was promoted to the NHL from the American Hockey League and promptly pocketed two road wins for the LA Kings, earning him Alaska Athlete of the Week honors.

The 30-year-old made 31 saves in a 5-2 win at Ottawa to earn his first NHL win since 2019.

He followed that Saturday with 20 saves in a 4-2 victory at Montreal.

Copley, one of only three Alaskans to tend goal in the world’s best hockey league, is 2-0-0, with a 2.00 goals-against average and .927 save percentage.

The Alaska Athlete of the Week is selected by a panel each Monday.

Have a candidate in mind? Email us your nomination: info@alaskasportshall.org.

Also receiving votes:  Vanessa Aniteye, East HS Girls Nordic Ski Team, Alissa Pili, Hunter Wonders

 

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