Michael Teslak

Michael Teslak
Born December 2, 1985
Fernie, BC, CAN
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Philadelphia Phantoms
Adirondack Phantoms
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2008–2010

Michael-Lee Teslak (born December 2, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender.

Playing career

Teslak started his career by playing Junior hockey for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL in 2003–04 going 8-11 with a 4.05 goals against average and .884 save percentage. Michael-Lee then spent the 2004–05 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 2004–05 season.

Following the 2004–05 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 took effect on July 1, 2008. Meanwhile, Teslak played for their AHL affiliate the Philadelphia Phantoms. Since slipping in the AHL, Teslak has been moved down to the Elmira Jackals in the ECHL and is currently playing with the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers.

Teslak recorded his first career professional win against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on April 5, 2008.

Awards and honors

Award Year
All-WCHA Third Team 2006–07

Career statistics

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
2008–09 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 6 2 3 0 332 18 0 3.25 .916
2008–09 Mississippi Sea Wolves ECHL 1 0 1 0 60 4 0 4.00 .902
2008–09 Elmira Jackals ECHL 33 17 9 4 1824 86 1 2.83 .904
2009–10 Adirondack Phantoms AHL 5 1 1 1 248 16 0 3.86 .871
2009–10 Wheeling Nailers ECHL 21 7 11 3 1252 80 0 3.83 .872
2009–10 Elmira Jackals ECHL 12 5 5 2 729 36 0 2.96 .890
AHL Totals 16 5 6 1 816 44 0 3.24 .899
ECHL Totals 66 29 26 9 3865 206 1 3.20 .891

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
2008–09 Elmira Jackals ECHL 10 4 6 671 29 1 2.59 .919
AHL Totals 1 0 0 27 3 0 6.55 .700
ECHL Totals 10 4 6 671 29 1 2.59 .919

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