Red Lake, Ontario – The Red Lake Miners are pleaded to announce the signing of 2004-born goaltender Ethan Rau. A native of Calgary, Alberta, Rau joins the Miners after two seasons with the Melville Millionaires of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).
Last season, Rau played 21 games for the Millionaires, finishing with a record of 8-10, a goals-against average (GAA) of 3.51, and a save percentage (SP) of .890. Prior to his time in the SJHL, Rau showcased his abilities in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) with the Princeton Posse. There, he achieved an impressive record of 11-2-3 over 18 games, boasting a GAA of 2.45 and a remarkable .923 SP.
Rau expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Miners, stating, “I chose to sign with the Red Lake Miners because of the strong coaching staff and great team culture in the dressing room. You can expect a calm, steady presence from me in the net and strong compete to give the team a chance to win every night!”
Head Coach and General Manager Lee Stone shared his excitement about Rau’s addition to the team, saying, “Ethan is a bonafide #1 goaltender that has had a lot of success in BC and SK. We are very excited he chose to finish his Junior Hockey career in Red Lake. He’s difficult to score on and has swagger between the pipes. His confidence will filter through our lineup. We believe Ethan can and should be one of the best, if not the best goaltender in the SIJHL this season!”