Scigliano named top NLL Goaltender
May 15, 2025Saskatoon, SK – Saskatchewan Rush goaltender Frank Scigliano has won the National Lacrosse League’s award for Goaltender of the Year.
“Obviously it’s super nice. I don’t try think about personal awards really, but it’s obviously nice to get recognized and I thank a lot of it to my teammates. You look at last week, we probably had 20 blocked shots and everyone just buys in,” said Scigliano. “It’s a special feeling, but I’m really just focused on what’s most important right now and that’s the playoffs.”
Scigliano, the 33-year-old from Coquitlam, BC is the first Rush netminder ever to win Goaltender of the Year. During his 13th season in the league, the 6’4 netminder posted a league best 9.40 goals against average, while finishing with a .795 save percentage.
His career year included a new high in wins with 11, despite missing two games due to the birth of his daughter
“He’s been outstanding in the regular season and playoff run, so he definitely deserved goalie of the year,” commented teammate Zach Manns. “He’s been our x-factor all year and I think he’s going to continue to do so in the finals.”
This was only the third time the Rush had a finalist for GOTY (Aaron Bold 2014 & 2015), but until 2025 the organization had never had a winner of the award.
During the 2025 playoffs, Scigliano has a perfect 3-0 record while posting a .833 save percentage and a 8.33 goals against average.
Saskatchewan is back on Co-op FIeld Sunday when the Buffalo Bandits are in town for game two on the 2025 NLL Finals presented by PlayNow. Faceoff is at 6PM and tickets can be purchased here.