HUNTERSVILLE, NC (March 4, 2026) - The SPHL announced today that Kristian Stead of the Evansville Thunderbolts has been named the Warrior Hockey SPHL Goaltender of the Month for February.
Stead went 6-2-0 last month, posting a 1.51 goals against average, a 0.938 save percentage, and three shutouts to help Evansville move from fifth place to second in the standings, as the Thunderbolts’ 7-2-1 record in February was tied for league-best.
A native of Merritt, BC, Stead also earned inaugural Warrior Hockey SPHL Goaltender of the Month honors for October/November. Stead currently leads all netminders in wins (21) and minutes, ranks second in saves, is third in goals against average (2.07) and shutouts (three - tied), and fourth in save percentage (0.925).