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Mike Bales GOALTENDER · CATCHES L · 6'1" · 180 LB
23 GP 2 W 4.13 GAA .869 SV% 0 SO
CAREER · TAP TO FLIP
BALES #35

Born Aug 6, 1971 · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada — Drafted 1990 · Rd 5, #21 overall

SEASONGPWGAASV%SO
1994-95 1 0 0.00 1.000 0
1995-96 20 2 4.15 .871 0
1996-97 1 0 4.64 .778 0
CAREER 23 2 4.13 .869 0
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Mike Bales

#35 Age 54 G
Height
6'1"
Weight
180 lbs
Catches
L
Born
(age 54)
Birthplace
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Draft
1990 R5 P21
Stats updated:

Career Statistics

Season Team GP W L OT GAA SV% SO
1996-97 Senators 1 0 1 0 4.64 .778 0
1995-96 Senators 20 2 14 0 4.15 .871 0
1994-95 Senators 1 0 0 0 0.00 1.000 0
1992-93 Bruins 1 0 0 0 2.42 .900 0
Career 23 2 15 0 4.13 .869 0

Mike Bales was born on August 6, 1971, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A left-catching goaltender listed at 6'1" and 180 pounds, he was selected by Boston in the fifth round of the 1990 NHL Draft, 21st pick of the round.

Bales appeared in 23 NHL games across four seasons, from 1992 to 1997, splitting time between the Boston Bruins and the Ottawa Senators. He posted 2 wins and 15 losses with a goals-against average of 4.13 and a save percentage of .869. Following his playing career, he moved into coaching and currently serves as goaltending coach for the NHL's Buffalo Sabres.

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