MICHAEL LEIGHTON
G
Ht/Wt 6’3’’, 186 lbs
Catches L
Experience 10 years
Debut Jan 8, 2003
Born May 19, 1981 (43 yrs) Petrolia, Ontario
Drafted Drafted by Chicago in 1999 (6/165).
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2019-10-07 Announced his retirement.
2019-02-19 Placed on waivers by the Vancouver Canucks.
2019-02-19 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks to a one-year two-way contract.
2019-01-15 Signed with the Utica Comets (AHL) to a professional try-out contract.
2018-12-01 Released by the Ontario Reign (AHL) from professional try-out contract.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
AHL Baz Bastien Memorial Trophy Best Goaltender 2007-08
AHL First All-Star Team First All-Star Team 2007-08
AHL All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team 2001-02