#40 - G
Nathaniel Day is an athletic, poised goaltender with the tools to develop into a high-end starter at the professional level. With a solid frame and a calm presence in the crease, he combines quick reflexes with strong technical foundations to make saves look routine. Day’s game is built around composure, controlled movements, and the ability to stay square to shooters, even under sustained pressure.
One of Day’s most impressive traits is his lateral mobility. He moves smoothly across the crease and tracks pucks well through traffic, rarely overcommitting or getting caught out of position. His edge work is advanced, allowing him to stay balanced and recover quickly on second-chance opportunities. He’s especially strong at reading the play, anticipating passes, and getting into position before the shot arrives.
While Day isn’t flashy, his economy of movement stands out. He plays with a maturity beyond his years, rarely panicking even when facing odd-man rushes or scrambles in front. His glove hand is quick, and he controls rebounds well—two key traits that help him stay in control of games.
Like most young goaltenders, he’s still refining his puck-handling and communication with defensemen, but the fundamentals are there. With continued development and experience, Day projects as a reliable, technically sound goalie who can steal games when needed and handle a heavy workload.
Overall, Nathaniel Day brings a calm, structured style to the net that gives his team confidence. He’s a promising prospect with the right mix of athleticism, IQ, and mental steadiness to rise through the ranks.
League | Team | Games | Starts | W | L | Sv% | GAA | Shutouts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 - 2025
|
OHL
|
Flint Firebirds
|
59
|
|
26
|
25
|
0.89
|
3.07
|
2
|
2024 - 2025
|
ECHL
|
Fort Wayne Komets
|
3
|
|
2
|
0
|
0.98
|
0.43
|
2
|
2023 - 2024
|
OHL
|
Flint Firebirds
|
54
|
|
25
|
26
|
0.87
|
|
0
|
2022 - 2023
|
OHL
|
Flint Firebirds
|
32
|
|
17
|
10
|
0.87
|
|
0
|
2021 - 2022
|
OHL
|
Flint Firebirds
|
8
|
|
2
|
3
|
0.88
|
|
0
|
2019 - 2020
|
SCTA U16
|
Niagara North Stars U16 AAA
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
0
|
2019 - 2020
|
SCTA U15
|
Niagara North Stars U15 AAA
|
20
|
|
|
|
|
|
2
|
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