Michael Teslak
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| Position | Goaltender |
| Catches | Left |
| Nickname(s) | Tessie, tTeslak |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 192 lb (87 kg/13 st 10 lb) |
| AHL Team | Philadelphia Phantoms |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | December 2, 1985 , Fernie, BC |
| Pro career | 2008 – present |
Michael-Lee Teslak (born December 2, 1985 in Fernie, British Columbia) is a professional ice hockey player. He is a goaltender for the Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League.
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[edit] Playing career
Teslak started his career by playing Junior hockey for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL in 2003-2004 going 8-11 with a 4.05 goals against average and .884 save percentage. Michael-Lee then spent the 2004-2005 season with the Prince George Spruce Kings where he posted a 21-9 record with .931 save percentage and 2.47 goals against average. He was picked up by the Surrey Eagles for the playoffs and led them to the BCHL championship, and he earned the Coaches Choice Award for the 04-05 season.
Following the 2004-2005 season in the BCHL, Michael-Lee Teslak played college hockey for the Michigan Tech Huskies where he now ranks third all-time in career goals against average and save percentage.
After his Junior year of college, Teslak decided to leave early signing a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL which kicks in July 1, 2008. Meanwhile, Teslak is playing for their AHL affiliate the Philadelphia Phantoms.
Teslak recorded his first career professional win against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on April 5, 2008.[1]
[edit] Awards
[edit] Career statistics
[edit] Regular season
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | Alberni Valley Bulldogs | BCHL | 22 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1139 | 77 | 0 | 4.05 | .884 |
| 2004-05 | Prince George Spruce Kings | BCHL | 33 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 1920 | 79 | 1 | 2.47 | .931 |
| 2005-06 | Michigan Tech Huskies | WCHA | 26 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 1437 | 88 | 0 | 3.68 | .902 |
| 2006-07 | Michigan Tech Huskies | WCHA | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1259 | 42 | 4 | 2.00 | .916 |
| 2007-08 | Michigan Tech Huskies | WCHA | 25 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 1389 | 51 | 1 | 2.20 | .918 |
| 2007-08 | Philadelphia Phantoms | AHL | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 236 | 10 | 0 | 2.54 | .897 |
| AHL Totals | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 236 | 10 | 0 | 2.54 | .897 | ||
[edit] Playoffs
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | Philadelphia Phantoms | AHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 6.55 | .700 |
| AHL Totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 6.55 | .700 | ||
