Former NAHL, Magicians goalie Saville signs NHL contract

Isaiah Saville played in the NAHL during the 2017-18 season and was named the Midwest Division Goaltender of the Year.

Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that the team has signed former NAHL and Minnesota Magicians goaltender Isaiah Saville to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Saville finished his collegiate career at the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a record of 38-36-5 to go with a 2.78 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage in 82 games. This season with the Mavericks, he appeared in 30 games and was 16-14-0 to go with a 2.52 GAA and .907 save percentage.

Prior to college, the Anchorage, Alaska native spent the 2017-18 season with the Minnesota Magicians in the NAHL. Saville was one of the league-leaders in goal, posting 21-13-4 record in 41 games played, which included a 2.41 GAA and .927 save percentage. He was named the Midwest Division Goalie of the Year and was named to the All-NAHL 2nd Team and All-NAHL Rookie 2nd Team.

Saville was selected by the Golden Knights in the fifth round (135th overall) during the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.