Panthers Sign Goalie Alexander Salák
by Staff Writer / Florida Panthers| Alexander Salak (www.eurohockey.net) |
“Salák is a talented, young goaltender who has played very well while developing his skills and competing in Europe,” said Martin. “He will attend our development camp next week and we look forward to his continued growth and production within our organization.”
Salák 22, played in 53 games for TPS Turku (FIN) this season posting a 20-20-9 mark with a 2.40 GAA and a .923 save percentage. While playing for TPS Turku he was coached by Urpo Ylönen who has coached former TPS Turku goalies such as Miikka Kiprusoff and Antero Niittymäki. The Strakonice, Czech Republic native, played for Bud?jovice (2002-2006) on their U-18 and U-20 teams, before signing in Finland, prior to the start of the 2007-08 season.
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Alexander Salak Career Statistics:
Goalie
Born Jan 5, 1987 in Strakonice, Czech Republic
Height 6.01 -- Weight 189 – Catches L
Season Team GP Min GA EN SO GAA W L T Svs Pct
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2008-09 TPS Turku 53 2980 119 0 4 2.40 20 20 9 1429 .923
2007-08 TPS Turku 31 2.59 .915
2006-07 Jokipojat 35 2.81 .917
2005-06 Budejovic 30 1.70 .942
2004-05 Budejovice 41 2.34 .922