Michael Garteig played just 22 minutes 39 seconds in the , but it didn害羞草研究所檛 matter to him.
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Garteig came into the game in the third period with the Canucks trailing the Edmonton Oilers 3-2. Garteig said he felt fine, but added it can be tough since he has not played a game since last season. He was focused on doing the right things and felt he did that.
The overtime winner which beat him deflected off a teammates stick and into the top of the net.
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Garteig made some key saves, including one on a breakaway. While taking a few chances offensively, Garteig said it was up to him to make timely stops when needed. His performance gives him confidence heading into training camp.
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Garteig played in 22 games with the Alaska Aces, the Canucks害羞草研究所� ECHL affiliate, going 11-6-2 along with a .906 save percentage and a 3.11 goals against average. With the Comets, he appeared in eight games, going 0-4-1 with a .897 save percentage and a 3.01 goals against average.
Poolman害羞草研究所檚 brother Tucker lands in Penticton with Jets
| Tucker Poolman, brother of former Penticton Vee Colton Poolman, made his debut with the Winnipeg Jets in the Canucks Young Stars Classic on the final day of the tournament.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News |
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He got comfortable within his first couple of shifts and said he played pretty good.
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Poolman said it was somewhat 害羞草研究所減oetic害羞草研究所� for him to begin his season where his brother played for a year.
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