On Friday night, Boston turned to JC Higginbotham in net, who delivered in his first start of the season, helping the Cannons to an 11-7 win over the Archers in Columbus and snapping Utah's four-game win streak.
After Colin Kirst posted save percentages below 50% over the previous three games, head coach Brian Holman made the decision earlier in the week to startHigginbotham.
"Part of this job that I absolutely detest is doing what I had to do this week," Holman said. "But at the end of the day, my job is to help these guys be in the best position they could possibly be to compete for a championship."
It was just the third PLL appearance and first start for Higginbotham, who went undrafted out of Bellarmine in 2024.
The move paid off early as the 25-year-old stopped four shots in the opening minutes, weathering an aggressive Archers attack and helping Boston find its footing.
#Friday
After Colin Kirst posted save percentages below 50% over the previous three games, head coach Brian Holman made the decision earlier in the week to startHigginbotham.
"Part of this job that I absolutely detest is doing what I had to do this week," Holman said. "But at the end of the day, my job is to help these guys be in the best position they could possibly be to compete for a championship."
It was just the third PLL appearance and first start for Higginbotham, who went undrafted out of Bellarmine in 2024.
The move paid off early as the 25-year-old stopped four shots in the opening minutes, weathering an aggressive Archers attack and helping Boston find its footing.
#Friday
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