In his first two collegiate starts, Kalkar posted back-to-back clean sheets in an unbeaten week for Mercyhurst. The freshman keeper stopped three shots on Monday night as the Lakers took down Robert Morris, 1-0, on the road. The Denmark native came up clutch with back-to-back saves in the final three minutes to help secure the victory for the Lakers. Returning back to Erie, PA on Saturday, Kalkar stood his ground again between the posts as he made another three saves as Mercyhurst battled Bowling Green to a scoreless draw. The rookie keeper is one of three NEC goalies to post multiple shutouts this season. Kalkar is the second Laker to take home NEC Rookie of the Week laurels during the 2026 campaign, joining Max Beech.