MICHAEL
LEIGHTON
G
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
186 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
10
years
Debut
Jan 8, 2003
Born
May 19, 1981
(43 yrs)
Petrolia, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Chicago in 1999 (6/165).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-10-07 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2019-02-19 |
Placed on waivers by the Vancouver Canucks.
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| 2019-02-19 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks to a one-year two-way contract.
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| 2019-01-15 |
Signed with the Utica Comets (AHL) to a professional try-out contract.
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| 2018-12-01 |
Released by the Ontario Reign (AHL) from professional try-out contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AHL | Baz Bastien Memorial Trophy Best Goaltender | 2007-08 |
| AHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2007-08 |
| AHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2001-02 |
Scouting Report
Had good size and excellent fundamentals for the goaltending position. Displayed an exemplary work ethic, especially at lower levels (where he dominated). Was a true battler in the crease area. Had a tendency to get beaten when forced to move quickly from side to side. Durability was an issue with him. Was also inconsistent at the National Hockey League level.
Long Range Potential: Depth goaltender.
