Michael Sauer (ice hockey)

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Michael Sauer
Born (1987-08-07) August 7, 1987 (age 36)
St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Right
Played for New York Rangers
NHL draft 40th overall, 2005
New York Rangers
Playing career 2007–2011

Michael Curtis "Mike" Sauer (born August 7, 1987) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played three seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New York Rangers. He is the younger brother of former Phoenix Coyotes, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kurt Sauer, and of former Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings (NFL) linebacker Craig Sauer. [1] [2] [3] Sauer was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, but grew up in Sartell, Minnesota.

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Playing career

He was drafted in the 2nd round, 40th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft; the Rangers acquired this draft pick from the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of the Brian Leetch trade a year prior.

Sauer signed his first professional contract with the Rangers on August 8, 2006. He played for the Rangers' minor league affiliate in Hartford of the AHL for most of the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 seasons, and was promoted to the Rangers on March 23, 2009. [4] [5] [6] [7] He made his NHL debut with the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 24, 2009, against the Minnesota Wild. [8]

After spending all of 2009 with Hartford, Sauer began the 2010 season in the NHL with the Rangers, and was in the Rangers' opening night lineup. [9] He scored his first NHL goal on December 9, 2010, against Brian Elliott of the Ottawa Senators. [10] [11] On July 8, 2011, Sauer, a restricted free agent, re-signed with the Rangers to a two-year, $2.5 million deal.

Sauer suffered a concussion as a result of a hard hit by Dion Phaneuf on December 5, 2011. No penalty was assessed and he has not played since. [12] After the 2012-13 season, Sauer's contract expired and he did not receive a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. [13]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2003–04 Technical Senior High School HSMN 1812162834—————
2004–05 Portland Winterhawks WHL 322111310—————
2005–06 Portland WinterhawksWHL598233168124268
2006–07 Portland WinterhawksWHL33481246—————
2006–07 Medicine Hat Tigers WHL3211011292315634
2007–08 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 7147118020000
2008–09 New York Rangers NHL 30000—————
2008–09 Hartford Wolf PackAHL646172335600010
2009–10 Hartford Wolf PackAHL42391245—————
2010–11 New York RangersNHL76312157550110
2011–12 New York RangersNHL1912321—————
AHL totals177133346160800010
NHL totals98414189650110

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  4. ↑ "Breaking News: Mike Sauer summoned (Update)". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2009-03-27. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
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