Last season, McNiven was named one of six finalists for OHL Goaltender of the Year, despite owning a .902 SV% that placed him just on the inside of the top-20 in the league.
This season, the Canadiens prospect has made another encouraging set of improvements to his game, starting with more aggressive positioning and improved rebound control.
Breaking down McNiven’s SV% by low-danger (LD), medium-danger (MD), and high-danger (HD) creates a general idea of where he has improved.
| LD SV% | MD SV% | HD SV% | LD SA/GP | MD SA/GP | HD SA/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNiven '15-'16 | 94. |