Nick Latinovich Named SPHL Goaltender of the Month
February 5, 2026 - 11:50 am
PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Rivermen this week announced, in conjunction with the SPHL, that goaltender Nick Latinovich has been named SPHL/Warrior Hockey Goaltender of the Month. This is Latinovich’s first Goaltender of the Month honor this season and first of the year for the Rivermen.
Nick Latinovich made 35 saves in Peoria’s 1-0 shutout victory over the Huntsville Havoc last Saturday night. The win marked his tenth consecutive victory, with six of those victories coming in the month of January. In that span, Latinovich allowed just 10 goals on 173 shots on net and earned two shutouts. This season, Latinovich is tied for first in wins among all SPHL goaltenders this year with 15 and leads all SPHL goaltenders in shutouts with four. Latinovich also ranks second in goals-against average (1.93) and second in save percentage (.931).
Latinovich and the Rivermen are on the road this Friday and Saturday against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs this weekend as they look to reinforce their hold on first place in the SPHL standings.
