The Guildford Flames are all set.
On Friday [15 August], the Elite League side announced Marcus Tesink as their seventh defensive signing of the summer.
The 27-year-old returns to Guildford for a third season with the Flames, with whom he made his professional debut in 2023.
“Marcus has been a solid presence for us since he arrived,” said Guildford head coach Paul Dixon.
“After last season’s injury riddled roster, particularly playing well short at the back for long stretches, we have opted to start the season with a little more depth than we did last fall.
“Marcus is a great fit for our line-up. He skates very well and is able to effectively go back and retrieve pucks. He is professional both on and off the ice and he works hard to be ready each and every day.”
Who is Guildford Flames defenceman Marcus Tesink?
Tesink is a product of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, in which he recorded 17 points (two goals, 15 assists) in 123 appearances for the Moncton Wildcats, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, and Saint John Sea Dogs.
Marcus Tesink, Guildford Flames (Image: John Uwins)
The Canadian spent his final two seasons of junior eligibility in British Columbia Hockey League, scoring 34 points (five goals, 29 assists) in 86 games for the Chilliwack Chiefs.
USports and Concordia University was his next stop.
Tesink played three collegiate seasons, posting 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 64 outings for Concordia.
Since joining the Flames in 2023, he has made 91 Elite League appearances, recording 13 points (two goals, 11 assists).
How will Marcus Tesink help the Guildford Flames in 2025-26?
Tesink will continue to play a depth defensive role for the Flames.
The Saint John-born blueliner averaged just over 17 minutes of ice time last term, despite missing December and January through injury.
Offensively, he plays a simple game on the breakout and rarely takes risks on the cycle.
In his own end, Tesink is positionally-aware, albeit lacking in foot-speed.
Doubling his rookie season penalty minutes as an Elite League sophomore, the left-shot defender added value to his game by playing a chippier style — a fine trade-off considering his lack of penalty kill usage.
But he remains a third pair-calibre defender with noticeable flaws in his game.
The 1998-born blueliner doesn’t possess a weapon of a shot, nor is he a net-clearing presence.
Unlikely to win or lose Guildford many games, the Tesink starts the season as the Flames’ seventh defenceman.
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