Former 2008 Colorado Avalanche 4th round draft pick (#110 overall), center Kelsey Tessier(90) was unsigned upon going pro.
He then inked a one-year entry level deal with New York Rangers and spent the entire season with their AHL affiliate, Connecticut Whale, where he scored 10 goals to go along with 18 assists in 75 games played.
For 2011/2012 he signed another one-year deal but this time an AHL contract to stay in Hartford for his 2nd campaign with the team.
