Chris Beckford-Tseu facts for kids
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| Born | June 22, 1984 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | St. Louis Blues | ||
| NHL Draft | 159th overall, 2003 St. Louis Blues |
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| Playing career | 2004–2011 | ||
Chris Beckford-Tseu, born on June 22, 1984, is a Canadian who used to play professional ice hockey as a goalie. He played one game in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the St. Louis Blues during the 2007-2008 season. Most of his career, from 2004 to 2011, was spent playing in smaller hockey leagues. The Blues picked him in the fifth round of the 2003 NHL Draft.
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Chris Beckford-Tseu's Hockey Journey
Starting in Youth Hockey
When he was younger, Chris Beckford-Tseu played in a big hockey tournament. This was the 1998 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. He played with a team from Vaughan, Ontario.
Playing in the OHL
Beckford-Tseu started his junior hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was chosen 91st overall in the 2000 OHL Draft. He played for three different teams: the Guelph Storm, the Oshawa Generals, and the Kingston Frontenacs. His best year in the OHL was with the Oshawa Generals in the 2002-2003 season. That year, he won 25 games.
Joining the NHL Draft
In 2003, the St. Louis Blues picked Chris Beckford-Tseu in the NHL Entry Draft. He was the 159th player chosen overall. This was a big step towards playing professional hockey.
Professional Career Begins
Chris Beckford-Tseu started his professional hockey career in 2004. He played for the Peoria Rivermen, which was a team linked to the Blues. During the 2004-2005 season, he had a good save percentage of .908. This means he stopped 90.8% of the shots he faced.
His Only NHL Game
Beckford-Tseu played his only NHL game on February 21, 2008. This game was against the Los Angeles Kings. In that game, he stopped 8 out of 9 shots.
After his time with the Blues, the Florida Panthers signed him. This happened on July 3, 2008. He also played for other minor league teams. These included the Worcester IceCats, Alaska Aces, Peoria Rivermen, and Rochester Americans.
Life After Playing Hockey
After his playing career, Chris Beckford-Tseu became a coach. He is now the Goaltender Coach for the Toronto Metropolitan University men's hockey team, called the TMU Bold. He also started a special program. It's called "Professional Goaltending Development." In this program, he and another former player, Rob Gherson, help train young goalies.
Chris Beckford-Tseu's Playing Style
Chris Beckford-Tseu was a big goalie. This meant he could cover a lot of the net. Even with his size, he often stayed deeper in his net. He also had quick reflexes.
Career Statistics Summary
Chris Beckford-Tseu played one game in the NHL. In that game, he stopped 88.9% of the shots.
- NHL totals: 1 game played, 0 wins, 0 losses, 1 goal allowed, 0 shutouts, 2.25 goals against average, .889 save percentage.
See also
- List of players who played only one game in the NHL
