Born: | May 19, 1981 | Draft: | 1999, Chicago Blackhawks, #199 Overall |
Hometown: | Petrolia, ON, CAN | Position: | G |
Known For: | 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs | Shoots/Catches: | Left |
National Team: | Canada |
Michael W. Leighton (born May 19, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Carolina Hurricanes.
Michael Leighton Statistics
Deeper Dive
- 5 Forgotten Flyers Goalies
- Michael Leighton Signs One-Year Deal with Hurricanes
- Top 3 All-Time Spitfires’ Goalies
- Michael Leighton Deserves to Hog Spotlight
Staff History
- Windsor Spitfires (OHL)- Goaltending Coach 2021-22
Achievements
- AHL All-Rookie Team 2001-2002
- AHL All-Star Game 2001-2002
- AHL Goaltender of the Month (October) 2001-2002
- AHL Rookie of the Month (March) 2001-2002
- AHL All-Star Game 2007-2008
- AHL Best Goaltender (Baz Bastien Memorial Award) 2007-2008
- AHL Best SVS% (.931) 2007-2008
- AHL First All-Star Team 2007-2008
- AHL Most Shutouts (7) 2007-2008
- AHL Player of the Week (Oct. 28) 2007-2008
- AHL All-Star Game 2011-2012
- AHL Goaltender of the Month (January) 2014-2015
- AHL All-Star Game 2015-2016
- AHL Goaltender of the Month (January) 2015-2016
- AHL All-Star Game 2016-2017