A Penticton-born netminder and Okanagan Hockey Academy product has been recognized nationally for his efforts at Mount Royal University in Calgary.
Shane Farkas, 24, was named the Canada West Athlete of the Week for men’s hockey on Jan. 16.
The second-year student-athlete recorded two shutouts over the weekend against the Manitoba Bisons, making a combined 39 saves in a pair of starts.
Farkas played parts of three seasons with OHA from 2013 to 2016, before suiting up for the West Kelowna Warriors of the BCHL in
In 15 starts this season, Farkas leads the Canada West conference with three shutouts while posting a 12-2 record. The South Okanagan product ranks third in save percentage (.915) and fourth in goals-against average (2.21).
Canada West is a division of U Sports, the governing body for university athletics across the nation.
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