UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 27, 2005 (September 22, 2005)
 
TETON ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
001-31679
84-1482290
(State of incorporation)
(Commission File No.)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
410 17th Street, Suite 1850
Denver, CO 80202
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(303) 565-4600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.

(d) On September 22, 2005, the Company’s board of directors appointed William K. White to the Company’s board of directors effective immediately. Mr. White will serve on the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee of the Company’s board of directors. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. White's appointment is filed as an exhibit to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
 
On September 27, 2005 the Company disseminated a press release announcing the appointment of William K. White to the Company's Board of Directors.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
Press Release dated September 27, 2005.

 
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.
 
     
Dated: September 27, 2005 		 TETON PETROLEUM COMPANY
 
 		  
 		  
 
  By:   /s/ Karl F. Arleth
 
Karl F. Arleth, Chief Executive Officer and President
   

 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
Exhibit
   
99.1
Press Release of Teton Petroleum Company dated September 27, 2005.

 
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