Mikael Tellqvist

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BIOGRAPHY

BORN: Sundbyberg, Sweden, September 19, 1979.
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HEIGHT: 5'11".
WEIGHT: 174 lbs.
UNIFORM #: 32 (Toronto, St. John's, Phoenix, Sweden).
CATCHES: Left

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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"The 21-year-old has been a sensation in the Swedish League, forcing former NHLer Tommy Soderstrom into retirement and leading Djurgarden to the league championship. In fact, Djurgarden has been able to use the offense-oriented Torpedo system - which features four forwards and a defenseman - in part because they are so confident in Tellqvist's ability to bail them out." (Ken Campbell, The Hockey News Future Watch 2001)

"After two straight Swedish elite league titles, Tellqvist is headed to North America. In 2000-01, the 5-11 goalkeeper registered five shutouts and a 2.08 goals-against average in 43 games with Djurgardens IF. The 70th overall draft pick in 2000 has seen his stock skyrocket in just over a year's time. He has big-game experience and a penchant for making spectacular stops. The Leafs are convinced of Tellqvist's potential. He is considered Toronto's goaltender of the future." (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 85)

"The team jettisoned Glenn Healy because they were sure Tellqvist would be the backup goalie, but a disastrous training camp proved he wasn't ready for NHL competition and he continues to struggle at the American League level. He was the best goalie in Sweden the past two years and is the third goalie on its Olympic team, but it's clear he is a long-term project rather than a quick fix." (Ken Campbell, The Hockey News Future Watch 2002)

"Tellqvist struggled mightily in his first year in North America but the Leafs are still very optimistic about his NHL future. He was thought to be close to stepping in because of his experience as a starter in Sweden but the timetable has been pushed back after his performance last season." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 83)

"He had such a miserable training camp in 2001 and was so middling in his first pro season last year that the Leafs were a little uncertain whether he would emerge as a prospect or play out his contract and head back to Sweden. But after adjusting to the North American game and becoming a far more aggressive and confident goalie, Tellqvist has rebounded in a big way. Tellqvist, who likely has one more season in St. John's, performed admirably when injuries pressed him into service with the big club." (Ken Campbell, The Hockey News Future Watch 2003, p. 34)

"The Swedish netminder spent another season in the AHL during the lockout, and is the frontrunner to earn the backup role behind Ed Belfour in 2005-06. In fact, this may be Tellqvist's last opportunity to showcase his ability to Leafs management. He needs to seize the opportunity once and for all." (The Sports Forecaster 2005-06, p. 105)

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REGULAR SEASON
Year  Team                        GP    Min   W   L   T  OL     GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
98-99 Djurgarden Stockholm SWEDEN  3    124                      8   3.87                    0   0   0     0
99-00 Djurgarden Stockholm SWEDEN 30   1909                     66   2.07                    2
      Sweden WORLD                 1     60                      4   4.00      27   .852     0             0
00-01 Djurgarden Stockholm SWEDEN 43   2622                     91   2.08                    5
      Sweden WORLD                 1     60                      2   2.00      32   .938     0             0
01-02 St. John's Maple Leafs AHL  28   1521   8  11   6         79   3.12     867   .909     0   0   1     0
02-03 St. John's Maple Leafs AHL  47   2651  17  25   3        148   3.35    1643   .910     1   0   0     4
      Toronto Maple Leafs NHL      3     86   1   1   0          4   2.79      38   .895     0   0   0     0
03-04 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL     11    647   5   3   2         31   2.87     293   .894     0   0   0     0
      St. John's Maple Leafs AHL  23   1343  10  11   1         59   2.64     743   .921     1   0   0     0
      Sweden WORLD CUP             3    179   1   1   1         12   4.03      96   .875     0   0   0     0
04-05 St. John's Maple Leafs AHL  45   2599  24  16   4        115   2.65    1458   .921     0   0   4     4
05-06 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL     25   1399  10  11       2     73   3.13     697   .895     2   0   0     0
06-07 Toronto Marlies AHL          3    182   2   1       0     12   3.96     102   .882     0   0   0     0
      Toronto Maple Leafs NHL      1     59   0   1       0      2   2.03      19   .895     0   0   0     0
      Phoenix Coyotes NHL         30   1591  11  11       3     90   3.39     780   .885     2   0   1     0
FOUR (4) NHL SEASONS              70   3782  27  27   2   5    200   3.17    1827  0.891     4   0   1     0

POST-SEASON
Year  Team                        GP    Min   W   L   GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
98-99 Djurgarden Stockholm SWEDEN  4    240           11   2.75                    0
99-00 Djurgarden Stockholm SWEDEN 13    814           21   1.55                    3
00-01 Djurgarden Stockholm SWEDEN 16   1006           45   2.68                    1   0   0     2
01-02 St. John's Maple Leafs AHL   1     15   1   0    0   0.00       7  1.000     0   0   0     0
04-05 St. John's Maple Leafs AHL   5    253   1   4   15   3.56     148   .899     0   0   2     0

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