Michael "Mike" Lee (born October 5, 1990) is an American

United States

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 ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the St. Cloud State Huskies

St. Cloud State Huskies men's ice hockey

The St. Cloud State Huskies men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents St. Cloud State University. The Huskies are a member of Western Collegiate Hockey Association. They play at the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud,...

 in the NCAA

National Collegiate Athletic Association

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. He was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes

Phoenix Coyotes

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 in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft

2009 NHL Entry Draft

The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...

, 91st overall. He was the first American goalie selected in the 2009 draft. He also played on the gold-medal winning USA team at the 2010 IIHF World Juniors. Lee started for Team USA in the gold medal game, but was relieved by Jack Campbell

Jack Campbell (ice hockey)

Jack Campbell is an American ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Campbell was one of the top goaltenders eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, ranked second among North American goaltenders both in Central Scouting's midterm and final rankings...

 in the second period.

Prior to attending St. Cloud State, Lee was the goaltender for the Fargo Force

Fargo Force

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 of the USHL in 2008-9. Despite being an expansion team, Lee led the Force to the USHL playoff finals. As a high school goaltender, Lee helped the Roseau

Roseau, Minnesota

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 Rams to the Minnesota

Minnesota

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state hockey championship.

Notable awards and honors

• 2008-09 USHL All-Rookie team
• 2008-09 USHL All-Star Team
• 2008-09 USHL Goaltender of the Year
• 2010-11 NCAA All-Academic Team