Canucks Recall Goaltender Michael Garteig From ECHL Alaska Aces

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 17 Nov, 2016 10:47 AM

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks recalled goaltender Michael Garteig from the ECHL Alaska Aces on Thursday.

Garteig, 25, has appeared in six games with the Aces this season, posting a 5-1-0 record along with a .916 save percentage and 2.52 goals-against average.

#Canucks recall goaltender @michaelgarteig from the @Alaskaaces. https://t.co/OGOuoW3uGZ pic.twitter.com/8UpFcCynYc
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 17, 2016

He completed his senior season with Quinnipiac University in 2015-16, leading the Bobcats to the ECAC Championship and a berth in the NCAA National Championship.

Garteig appeared in 124 NCAA games over four seasons for Quinnipiac University, compiling a 78-25-16 record, a 1.98 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage.

Vancouver signed the Prince George, B.C., native as a free agent on April 29.

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