Admirals Crew

While last season didn’t full live up to the promise of its predecessor, 2009-2010 saw another admirable effort from Admiral goaltender Mark Dekanich. It what’s become commonplace for Admirals fans, Dekanich treated home crowds to yet another impressive puck-stopping performance game in game out on his way towards ranking among the best in the AHL in Goals Against Average, posting a 2.33 for 5^th in the league. In just his second season between Milwaukee’s pipes, Dekanich saw his minutes rise while appearing in 19 more games over the course of the season. During his rookie year with the Admirals, Dekanich set club single season records for both Save Percentage and Goals Against Average, turning in exemplary .923 and 2.09 marks, respectively. Last season saw the young netminder get a taste of his first playoff action as well. Though his overall numbers dropped during the seven game series against the Wolves, his playoffs were not without bright spots. Coming up big in game 3, Dekanich stopped all 26 Chicago shots on the way to his first career postseason shutout. It was a crucial game for the Admirals as they already faced a 2-0 deficit and needed to avoid falling in an insurmountable 3 game hole.Looking back over his pre-Admiral history, one would expect nothing less than regular stellar showings from the well-groomed goal tender. Still only 25, Dekanich has enjoyed success on every level thus far. Spending 4 years at Colgate University, he made just 5 appearances as a true freshman, but posted an eye-opening 1.85 GAA indicating optimism for things to come. Over the next 3 years, Dekanich posted remarkably consistent Save Percentages, to the tune of .923, .924 and .923, never giving up more than 2.33 goals a game in any season. His sophomore year, Dekanich saved a school single season record 988 shots (only to be improved upon his senior year), winning the ECACHL’s Goaltender of the Year award.

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