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.
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