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Michael Garteig motivated to win for Canucks

Former BCHL goalie strives to keep improving with Utica, Poolman has Jets debut in Penticton
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Michael Garteig positions himself to deny Edmonton Oiler Chat Butcher on this breakaway chance during the Canucks Young Stars Classic. Garteig and the Vancouver Canucks lost 5-4 in overtime Monday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

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Garteig came into the game in the third period with the Canucks trailing the Edmonton Oilers 3-2. Garteig said he felt fine, but added it can be tough since he has not played a game since last season. He was focused on doing the right things and felt he did that.

The overtime winner which beat him deflected off a teammates stick and into the top of the net.

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Garteig made some key saves, including one on a breakaway. While taking a few chances offensively, Garteig said it was up to him to make timely stops when needed. His performance gives him confidence heading into training camp.

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Garteig played in 22 games with the Alaska Aces, the Canucks香蕉视频直播 ECHL affiliate, going 11-6-2 along with a .906 save percentage and a 3.11 goals against average. With the Comets, he appeared in eight games, going 0-4-1 with a .897 save percentage and a 3.01 goals against average.

Poolman香蕉视频直播檚 brother Tucker lands in Penticton with Jets

Tucker Poolman, brother of former Penticton Vee Colton Poolman, made his debut with the Winnipeg Jets in the Canucks Young Stars Classic on the final day of the tournament.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Tucker Poolman, brother of former Penticton Vee Colton, made his season debut with the Winnipeg Jets on Monday after recovering from bi-lateral shoulder surgery.

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He got comfortable within his first couple of shifts and said he played pretty good.

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Poolman said it was somewhat 香蕉视频直播減oetic香蕉视频直播 for him to begin his season where his brother played for a year.

香蕉视频直播淚t was kind of fun. I sent him a few texts, sent some pictures back to the family,香蕉视频直播 he said. 香蕉视频直播淗e loved it up here and it was a good weekend for me too.香蕉视频直播


 


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