Is Trunov statistically one of the best VHLM goalies?

[qripll 535]

S97 is almost over. Unfortunately, my VHLM path ended without any individual or team trophies. My story started with Halifax 21st and it was truly one of the best experiences I've had, and then Trunov became 33rd overall pick of S96 VHLM Draft. I have no intension to discuss why he fell off so dramatically in spite of nice pre-draft interviews where I showed my interest to stay and play in VHLM for a season. But as we know, I spent one more full season being one of the best goalies. It is time to close the door and say that I am finally leaving the M, however I am doing that without relief as I feel I really enjoyed everything more than ever. Today, I'll compare Trunov's VHLM regular season stats with the other group of legendary VHLM goaltenders who put their names in the history of this league. 

 

how? 

 

 

With 2 full seasons and a few games after recreating Trunov has impressive stats: 

118 GP - 62-40-15 (0.65%) - 0.920 SV% - 1.94 GAA - 15 SO - 231 GA - 2905 SA (25 ppg)

 

Just to make it clear, I only look at regular season career stats. But individual or team awards could be in comparison. More than that, I'd only examine goalies with 100+ games played. And as I don't want to waste my and your time, you won't find here goalies (100+ GP) with much more worse stats as it's pretty obvious that Trunov has an advantage. All information I found there: Career Stats.

Let's start.

 

Amir Redzic 

159 GP

85 W

56 L

16 OTL

0.913 SV%

2.67 GAA

9 SO

420 GA

4838 SA

 

My first opponent is active user from Prague Phantoms. Amir had an amazing career, especially with the fact that it's first gen player. However, with less games played Trunov has more shutouts and has an advantage in GAA metric. Additionally, Vladimir came off the ice with at least one point a bit more 0.65 vs 0.63. However, it would be fair to say that Amir had to cope with more shots against every game - 30 per game. With that being said, my verdict is: Trunov slightly better. 

 

 

Herald Benson

101 GP

60 W

31 L

5 OTL

0.915 SV%

2.41 GAA

7 SO

237 GA

2799 SA

 

Unexpected guest of my article and part of my locker room @Benson had truly an amazing run and won Benoit Devereux Trophy for being the best goalie in S93. Pretty equal career stats except shutouts, there is a double advantage for Trunov that made him a winner in that battle. Verdict: Trunov slightly better. 

 

 

Oliver Gauthier 

144 GP

87 W

46 L

10 OTL

0.91 SV%

2.44 GAA

11 SO

351 GA

3882 SA

 

At this point, Oliver is the toughest goalie I could face with. He had an amazing S88 winning both "best goalie" and "regular season" awards. He is the type of guard every team would love to have in the net. Talking about career stats, on the distance Gauthier has some advantages and disadvantages: he had faced more shots and brought a bit more points for his team: 0.67 vs Trunov's 0.65. Oliver had 27 SA per game, so basically almost the same result as Trunov, and 26 more games played, however Trunov has more shutouts, better GAA and SV% metrics. Verdict: Trunov better. 

 

 

 Bartholomew Lorequavis 

 

163 GP

81 W

65 L

12 OTL

0.911 SV%

2.32 GAA

15 SO

365 GA

4096 SA

 

Another Prague Phantoms goaltender who spent 3.5 season in VHLM and showed great performance in SDM, HOU and MIS. Lorequavis has won Founder's Cup in S'96 and was drafted 17th overall. Statistically, he was pretty in the same terms: 25 SA per game. Nevertheless, Vladimir had better performance in further stats: SV%, GAA. However, with more games played we have the same amount of SO. Verdict: Trunov better. 

 

 

 John Webber III

172 GP

123 W

39 L

9 OTL

0.913 SV%

1.88 GAA

23 SO

326 GA

3761 SA

 

They guy who stole Benoit Devereux Trophy from Vladimir! John Webber is debatably one of the best VHLM goalies despite the fact that he has always had a great defence that allowed only 22 SA per game. Overall, facing more shots Trunov has better SV%, also it took 12.7 games to make a shutout - 13.4 games for Webber. Unfortunately, there is a huge gap between them as John brought 0.77 points from all games played, truly legendary result. Verdict: Trunov slightly worse. 

 

Chaz Michael Michaels 

 

131 GP

75 W

44 L

11 OTL

0.916 SV%

2.01 GAA

17 SO

266 GA

3156 SA

 

Likely, a future rival between Trunov and Chaz will be a thing as both of them are ready to step in VHL as best prospects of their franchises. Shortly, Chaz usually faced less shots - 24 per game. He is a bit worse in SV%, GAA but has a small lead in SO which is not a surprise considering he has 13 more games played. Both goaltenders came off the ice with a point around 0.65%. Verdict: Trunov slightly better. 

 

 

Deadpanda

135 GP

79 W

41 L

15 OTL

0.919 SV%

1.85 GAA

16 SO

253 GA

3113 SA

 

Pretty much equal stats. In fact, Deadpanda has only 23 SA per game, he was as lucky as Trunov to have a strong defensive core in front of the net. I can't see anything that gives one of them an advantage. Verdict: Draw.

 

 

Ricky LaFleur

142 GP

82 W

52 L

8 OTL

0.911 SV%

1.86 GAA

25 SO

267 GA

3016 SA

 

Former Vladimir Trunov teammate from Halifax 21st. Surprisingly, LaFleur has 21 SA per game. Unbelievable stats, especially for minor leagues with active and offensive style of hockey. In comparison, Ricky has 10 more shutouts which is impressive. The league record is 28. I'd say it is a draw as Trunov had to cope with more shots and his SV% is better. Verdict: Draw.

 

 

Draw Mac

 

196 GP

117 W

57 L

22 OTL

0.916 SV%

1.95 GAA

27 SO

387 GA

4600 SA

 

Mac almost reached the 200 games played milestone becoming one of the most experienced goalies in the league. Coming to players comparison, the same verdict as the previous one. Mac had to face with less shots producting pretty much the same numbers as Trunov. Verdict: Draw.

 

 

In conclusion, is that enough to say that Trunov had a great VHLM run and deserve some attention from the critics? 

 

 

@Grape Trunov leads the Lynx records for SV%, 3rd in GAA and SO. Potential Jersey retirement? 

 

 

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[Alex 3,306]

On 2/14/2025 at 6:44 AM, qripll said:

Deadpanda

135 GP

79 W

41 L

15 OTL

0.919 SV%

1.85 GAA

16 SO

253 GA

3113 SA

 

Pretty much equal stats. In fact, Deadpanda has only 23 SA per game, he was as lucky as Trunov to have a strong defensive core in front of the net. I can't see anything that gives one of them an advantage. Verdict: Draw.

The main difference would be that Trunov was never a 100%starting goalie and while the numbers are similar, I do think that the awards would give panda the edge. With that being said Trunov did have a great career in the M and I look forward to seeing what he can do in the VHL! Once Seattle figures out their backup goalie crisis.

[qripll 535]

36 minutes ago, Alex said:

The main difference would be that Trunov was never a 100%starting goalie and while the numbers are similar, I do think that the awards would give panda the edge. With that being said Trunov did have a great career in the M and I look forward to seeing what he can do in the VHL! Once Seattle figures out their backup goalie crisis.

True state, but I guess it was mainly because I've split time with top prospect and that would be a shame on GM to bench guys like Doom. 8 games is not enough for 8th overall VHL pick

[Pifferfish 722]

3 hours ago, qripll said:

True state, but I guess it was mainly because I've split time with top prospect and that would be a shame on GM to bench guys like Doom. 8 games is not enough for 8th overall VHL pick

 

On 2/14/2025 at 6:44 AM, qripll said:

S97 is almost over. Unfortunately, my VHLM path ended without any individual or team trophies. My story started with Halifax 21st and it was truly one of the best experiences I've had, and then Trunov became 33rd overall pick of S96 VHLM Draft. I have no intension to discuss why he fell off so dramatically in spite of nice pre-draft interviews where I showed my interest to stay and play in VHLM for a season. But as we know, I spent one more full season being one of the best goalies. It is time to close the door and say that I am finally leaving the M, however I am doing that without relief as I feel I really enjoyed everything more than ever. Today, I'll compare Trunov's VHLM regular season stats with the other group of legendary VHLM goaltenders who put their names in the history of this league. 

 

how? 

 

 

With 2 full seasons and a few games after recreating Trunov has impressive stats: 

118 GP - 62-40-15 (0.65%) - 0.920 SV% - 1.94 GAA - 15 SO - 231 GA - 2905 SA (25 ppg)

 

Just to make it clear, I only look at regular season career stats. But individual or team awards could be in comparison. More than that, I'd only examine goalies with 100+ games played. And as I don't want to waste my and your time, you won't find here goalies (100+ GP) with much more worse stats as it's pretty obvious that Trunov has an advantage. All information I found there: Career Stats.

Let's start.

 

Amir Redzic 

159 GP

85 W

56 L

16 OTL

0.913 SV%

2.67 GAA

9 SO

420 GA

4838 SA

 

My first opponent is active user from Prague Phantoms. Amir had an amazing career, especially with the fact that it's first gen player. However, with less games played Trunov has more shutouts and has an advantage in GAA metric. Additionally, Vladimir came off the ice with at least one point a bit more 0.65 vs 0.63. However, it would be fair to say that Amir had to cope with more shots against every game - 30 per game. With that being said, my verdict is: Trunov slightly better. 

 

 

Herald Benson

101 GP

60 W

31 L

5 OTL

0.915 SV%

2.41 GAA

7 SO

237 GA

2799 SA

 

Unexpected guest of my article and part of my locker room @Benson had truly an amazing run and won Benoit Devereux Trophy for being the best goalie in S93. Pretty equal career stats except shutouts, there is a double advantage for Trunov that made him a winner in that battle. Verdict: Trunov slightly better. 

 

 

Oliver Gauthier 

144 GP

87 W

46 L

10 OTL

0.91 SV%

2.44 GAA

11 SO

351 GA

3882 SA

 

At this point, Oliver is the toughest goalie I could face with. He had an amazing S88 winning both "best goalie" and "regular season" awards. He is the type of guard every team would love to have in the net. Talking about career stats, on the distance Gauthier has some advantages and disadvantages: he had faced more shots and brought a bit more points for his team: 0.67 vs Trunov's 0.65. Oliver had 27 SA per game, so basically almost the same result as Trunov, and 26 more games played, however Trunov has more shutouts, better GAA and SV% metrics. Verdict: Trunov better. 

 

 

 Bartholomew Lorequavis 

 

163 GP

81 W

65 L

12 OTL

0.911 SV%

2.32 GAA

15 SO

365 GA

4096 SA

 

Another Prague Phantoms goaltender who spent 3.5 season in VHLM and showed great performance in SDM, HOU and MIS. Lorequavis has won Founder's Cup in S'96 and was drafted 17th overall. Statistically, he was pretty in the same terms: 25 SA per game. Nevertheless, Vladimir had better performance in further stats: SV%, GAA. However, with more games played we have the same amount of SO. Verdict: Trunov better. 

 

 

 John Webber III

172 GP

123 W

39 L

9 OTL

0.913 SV%

1.88 GAA

23 SO

326 GA

3761 SA

 

They guy who stole Benoit Devereux Trophy from Vladimir! John Webber is debatably one of the best VHLM goalies despite the fact that he has always had a great defence that allowed only 22 SA per game. Overall, facing more shots Trunov has better SV%, also it took 12.7 games to make a shutout - 13.4 games for Webber. Unfortunately, there is a huge gap between them as John brought 0.77 points from all games played, truly legendary result. Verdict: Trunov slightly worse. 

 

Chaz Michael Michaels 

 

131 GP

75 W

44 L

11 OTL

0.916 SV%

2.01 GAA

17 SO

266 GA

3156 SA

 

Likely, a future rival between Trunov and Chaz will be a thing as both of them are ready to step in VHL as best prospects of their franchises. Shortly, Chaz usually faced less shots - 24 per game. He is a bit worse in SV%, GAA but has a small lead in SO which is not a surprise considering he has 13 more games played. Both goaltenders came off the ice with a point around 0.65%. Verdict: Trunov slightly better. 

 

 

Deadpanda

135 GP

79 W

41 L

15 OTL

0.919 SV%

1.85 GAA

16 SO

253 GA

3113 SA

 

Pretty much equal stats. In fact, Deadpanda has only 23 SA per game, he was as lucky as Trunov to have a strong defensive core in front of the net. I can't see anything that gives one of them an advantage. Verdict: Draw.

 

 

Ricky LaFleur

142 GP

82 W

52 L

8 OTL

0.911 SV%

1.86 GAA

25 SO

267 GA

3016 SA

 

Former Vladimir Trunov teammate from Halifax 21st. Surprisingly, LaFleur has 21 SA per game. Unbelievable stats, especially for minor leagues with active and offensive style of hockey. In comparison, Ricky has 10 more shutouts which is impressive. The league record is 28. I'd say it is a draw as Trunov had to cope with more shots and his SV% is better. Verdict: Draw.

 

 

Draw Mac

 

196 GP

117 W

57 L

22 OTL

0.916 SV%

1.95 GAA

27 SO

387 GA

4600 SA

 

Mac almost reached the 200 games played milestone becoming one of the most experienced goalies in the league. Coming to players comparison, the same verdict as the previous one. Mac had to face with less shots producting pretty much the same numbers as Trunov. Verdict: Draw.

 

 

In conclusion, is that enough to say that Trunov had a great VHLM run and deserve some attention from the critics? 

 

 

@Grape Trunov leads the Lynx records for SV%, 3rd in GAA and SO. Potential Jersey retirement? 

 

 

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Trunov was pretty good, sad to not have full time starting job to see the full potential on display

[TenIQ 25]

Ouch! OCO not even mentioned.