Michal Postava’s debut season with the Grand Rapids Griffins was nothing short of spectacular, as he posted a 17‑6‑0 record, four shutouts, a 1.71 goals‑against average and a .937 save percentage across 25 regular‑season appearances.
The Czech netminder earned the trust of the coaching staff to start every playoff game, finishing the Calder Cup run with a 4‑4 record, a shutout, a 2.09 GAA and a .912 save percentage in eight outings.
Historic Milestones
Postava’s dominance was underscored by franchise‑record numbers: his 1.71 GAA and .937 save percentage stand as the best single‑season marks in Griffins history, while his four shutouts tied a rookie record and placed him among the top ten netminders in franchise lore.
Beyond the statistics, Postava’s resilience shone through a 15‑game stretch sidelined by a lower‑body injury in November, after which he returned to spark a four‑game win streak that included two more clean sheets.
His performance earned him the AHL Player of the Week on April 19, and the league’s Harry “Hap” Holmes Memorial Award, shared with teammate Sebastian Cossa, recognized the duo’s ability to limit opponents to the fewest goals per game.
The Griffins’ organization, a proud affiliate of the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings, celebrated the milestone as a testament to their development pipeline, while fans in Grand Rapids and across Michigan rallied behind the young goaltender’s rise.