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Teagan Kendrick – BCHL Top Goaltender
May 1, 2025

Trail, British Columbia (May 1, 2025) – Teagan Kendrick named this year’s winner of the Michael Garteig Trophy as the BCHL’s Top Goaltender.

Kendrick, from Spruce Grove, Alberta has played with Smoke Eaters for the past 3 seasons. Teagan had a strong 2024-25 regular season, playing 35 games and posting a record of 23-8-0 with .915 Save % and 2.69 goals against average. During his time in Trail, he has played in 96 games and holds the franchise record for career wins as a Smoke Eater with 49. Kendrick is committed to Sacred Heart University’s NCAA Division I college ice hockey program.

“I’m honoured to receive this award. As much as it is an individual award, I could not have taken my game to where it is without the unwavering support from my family, coaching staff, teammates and my amazing billet family. I appreciate everything the Smoke Eaters organization has done for me throughout my 3 years of junior hockey and I’m excited to continue working on my game as I enter my next chapter in hockey.” – Teagan Kendrick

“We are very proud of Teagan’s 2024-25 season and his BCHL career. He grew and developed over the course of three seasons as a Smoke Eater. He put in the work – his off-season training, goalie training and his commitment to his fitness level. This past season he was rewarded for all his hard work and gave our team a chance to win every game.” – Tim Fragle, General Manager & Head Coach

The Smoke Eaters organization would like to congratulate Teagan and the Kendrick family on his accomplishments and contributions to the Smoke Eaters organization and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.