Vitaly Kolesnik
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.
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 |