Michael R. Greenlay (born September 15, 1968) is a

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ian-born

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former

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goaltender. Greenlay played two games for the

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in 1989–90. He was a successful amateur player who spent most of his pro career in the

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. Greenlay was born in Vitória,

and raised in

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. Greenlay was selected 189th overall by Edmonton in 1986 out of the Calgary AAA Midgets. He then played parts of three years at Lake Superior State. He was a member of the

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1988 NCAA Championship men's ice hockey team. Early in the 1988–89 season, he left the Lakers to suit up for the WHL's

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. Greenlay helped the squad reach the

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final and was named the top

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at the tournament and an all-star. Besides his two-game stint with Edmonton, Greenlay excelled for two years with the AHL's

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. He also toiled in the

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and IHL before retiring early in the 1995–96 season. In 1994 Greenlay shared the

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with J.C. Bergeron for allowing the fewest goals in the IHL. He also led all post-season goalies in wins while helping the

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win the

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in 1994. Greenlay provided color commentary for the

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until 2020 when his contract expired.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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