4th year net minder Michael Garteig(34) takes a super-solid season guarding the cage for 1st season 2019 Kelly Cup Champion Newfoundland Growlers to a new job undertaking similar duties across the way with Tappara of Liiga.
It was quite the rebound for a goalie who had a less than good 2nd ECHL campaign with Kalamazoo Wings and next found a home with the Canadian club.
His 23-14 record helped the team to a best division record for home seed and then went 16-6 in the playoffs with a 2.19 GAA and .928 SV% and stood on his head at times to help them win the entire thing.
He was signed midseason by Toronto Marlies and had a pair of impressive starts for a 1-1 mark and 2.52 GAA and .917 SV%, when recalled.
The 27-year old should do well in Finland’s top league and may be arriving overseas.