The NA3HL has announced that Helena Bighorns netminder Keaton French has been named the True Hockey Goaltender of the Year for the 2022-23 season.

French, 21, began the season with the Minnesota Loons and was traded to Helena in late January.

The Alaska native ended up with a 13-13-0 record in 27 games played during the regular season, which included a 2.62 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage with five shutouts.

While with the Bighorns, French was lights-out with a 7-1 record during the regular season, a 1.03 goals-against average and .962 save percentage and four shutouts. He led the Bighorns to the Frontier Division title and a spot in the Fraser Cup Championship where he was named to the All-Tournament Team.

During his youth hockey days, French spent three seasons with the Colorado Springs Tigers AAA program.

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(May 11, 2023)