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Vitaly Kolesnik GOALTENDER · CATCHES L · 6'2" · 198 LB
8 GP 3 W 3.24 GAA .888 SV% 0 SO
CAREER · TAP TO FLIP
KOLESNIK #20

Born Aug 20, 1979 · Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan — Undrafted

SEASONGPWGAASV%SO
2005-06 8 3 3.24 .888 0
CAREER 8 3 3.24 .888 0
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Vitaly Kolesnik

#20 Age 46 G
Height
6'2"
Weight
198 lbs
Catches
L
Born
(age 46)
Birthplace
Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Stats updated:

Career Statistics

Season Team GP W L OT GAA SV% SO
2005-06 Avalanche 8 3 3 0 3.24 .888 0
Career 8 3 3 0 3.24 .888 0

Vitaly Kolesnik was born on August 20, 1979, in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan — a city that has produced a notable number of professional hockey players. Standing 6'2" and weighing 198 pounds, the left-catching goaltender made his way to the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche, appearing in 8 career games. He posted a record of 3 wins and 3 losses, a goals-against average of 3.24, and a save percentage of .888, with no shutouts in that span.

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Vitaly Kolesnik is 46 years old, born August 20, 1979 in Ust-Kamenogorsk.

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