Taylor's five-game win streak is a first for the team this season. Last year, during the best season in Monarchs history, only once did Jason LaBarbera (now the Kings' number one) win five straight.
Taylor's accomplishments did not go unnoticed and yesterday the 21-year-old was named a AHL player of the week.
"I'm flattered that I even got chosen," said Taylor, who began the year as the reserve backup goaltender in Manchester, if there is such a thing. That's the backup to the backup. In other words, Taylor had little to no chance of playing as the third goalie here (and sixth or seventh in the organization). The Kings came up empty looking for somewhere in the ECHL to park the second-year pro Taylor. He since has made the most of his opportunity.
"I've made it tough for them to make decisions," said Taylor. "I know the situation. I know how hockey works ... I knew Cloutier was coming back and I knew I had to make it tougher on them."
