Michael Funk

Michael Funk
Funk with the Rochester Americans in 2007
Born	(1986-08-15) August 15, 1986 (age 38) Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	199 lb (90 kg; 14 st 3 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	Buffalo Sabres
NHL draft	43rd overall, 2004 Buffalo Sabres
Playing career	2006–2010

Michael "Mike" Funk (born August 15, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Buffalo Sabres. He was drafted by the Sabres in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Funk spent his junior hockey career with the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League where he compiled 121 points and 312 penalty minutes in four seasons. Funk signed his first professional contract in June 2006 with the Buffalo Sabres, and made his NHL debut with the team on November 18 of the 2006–07 season. He played in five NHL games with the Sabres in 2006–07, recording two assists.

On July 6, 2009, he was signed by the Vancouver Canucks and was playing with their American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Funk received a concussion and was forced into retirement after a hit to the head during practice from teammate Patrick Kaleta.^{[ citation needed ]} This was also his fourth concussion in 14 months, ^[1] and he was advised by doctors to stop playing hockey. ^[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2002–03	Portland Winter Hawks	WHL		68	1	15	16	54		7	0	1	1	15
2003–04	Portland Winter Hawks	WHL		71	3	25	28	86		5	0	1	1	6
2004–05	Portland Winter Hawks	WHL		71	8	22	30	84		7	1	1	2	4
2005–06	Portland Winter Hawks	WHL		70	11	36	47	88		5	0	0	0	8
2006–07	Rochester Americans	AHL		61	2	5	7	57		6	0	1	1	4
2006–07	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		5	0	2	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Rochester Americans	AHL		58	0	10	10	104		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		4	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Portland Pirates	AHL		13	1	2	3	8		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Manitoba Moose	AHL		19	1	6	7	14		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				151	4	23	27	182		6	0	1	1	4
NHL totals				9	0	2	2	0		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2003	Canada	U18		5	0	0	0	0
2004	Canada	WJC18		7	0	1	1	2
Junior totals				12	0	1	1	2

References

1. Grassie, Sean (November 1, 2010). "Moose lose Funk for season". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
2. Kinvig, Dan (March 24, 2011). "Lost in a daze: Career cut short by concussions?". The Chilliwack Progress. Retrieved June 11, 2018.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Hockey-Reference.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database