Hofer, 22, is in his second season with the Thunderbirds and was named to the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic this past February.
In 45 appearances this season, Hofer has played the third-most minutes in the league (2,660) and sits third in saves (1,283), fifth in wins (25), and tied for fourth in save percentage (.918). His four shutouts are tied for the second-most in the league, behind only AHL First All-Star Team goalie Dustin Wolf of the Calgary Wranglers.
A native of Winnipeg, Man., Hofer was originally a fourth-round selection (107th overall) by the St. Louis Blues in the 2018 NHL Draft.
Hofer was recently honored as the AHL's Goaltender of the Month for March when he compiled a 5-1-0 record with a 1.47 goals-against average and a .954 save percentage.
In 95 career AHL games with San Antonio, Utica, and Springfield, Hofer is 47-36-11 with seven shutouts, a 2.82 goals-against average, and a .911 save percentage. He has also appeared in eight NHL games with St. Louis, going 4-2-1 with a 3.18 goals-against average and .900 save percentage.
Hofer will receive a custom-designed crystal award in recognition of his selection to the 2022-23 AHL Second All-Star Team.
