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The 17-year-old from Bonners Ferry, Idaho has responded to the challenge with a run of netminding befitting a seasoned veteran.

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Over his last five starts香蕉视频直播攖he last of which were Rockets victories香蕉视频直播攖he rookie stopper has compiled an eye-popping .934 save percentage, along with a solid 2.20 goals against average.

Rockets assistant GM and player personnel director Lorne Frey said Porter has turned out to be everything the club hoped for香蕉视频直播攁nd more香蕉视频直播攕ince selecting him in the seventh round of the 2015 WHL bantam draft.

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Porter has put up solid numbers wherever he香蕉视频直播檚 played, including the Edge Prep School in Calgary last season where he posted a 1.79 goals against average with a .925 save efficiency. He was even better in the 2017 playoffs (1.00, .966) in leading the Edge to the Canadian Sport School Hockey League midget title.

Despite his somewhat smaller stature for a goalie香蕉视频直播�5-foot-11, 160 pounds香蕉视频直播擣rey said Porter more than compensates with his athleticism and competitive nature.

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Frey also credits Rockets香蕉视频直播� goaltending coach Adam Brown for helping make Porter香蕉视频直播檚 transition to the WHL a competent one.

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The Rockets (7-5-1-1) open a three-game road trip Wednesday night in Kennewick, Wash., against the Tri-City Americans. Kelowna defeated the Americans 4-3 in overtime last Friday night at Prospera Place香蕉视频直播�The Rockets will be in Victoria for a weekend doubleheader against the Royals, Friday and Saturday nights.

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