Mike Antonovich (ice hockey)

Mike Antonovich
Born	(1951-10-18) October 18, 1951 (age 73) Calumet, Minnesota, U.S.
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight	165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position	Center
Shot	Left
Played for	WHA Minnesota Fighting Saints Edmonton Oilers WHA/NHL New England/Hartford Whalers NHL Minnesota North Stars New Jersey Devils
National team	United States
NHL draft	113th overall, 1971 Minnesota North Stars
Playing career	1972–1984

Michael Joseph John "Antone" Antonovich (born October 18, 1951) is an American former professional hockey player, and coach. He was selected in the ninth round of the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft, 113th overall, by the Minnesota North Stars. He is currently a scout for the Columbus Blue Jackets. ^[1]

Amateur career

Antonovich played high school hockey for Greenway High School in Coleraine, Minnesota, where he led Greenway to 3 straight Minnesota State High School Hockey Tourney trips, winning the State Championships in 1967 and 1968 ^[2] .

After High School, Antonovich spent three seasons playing for the University of Minnesota, where he was tutored by coaches Glen Sonmor and Herb Brooks. Despite being drafted by the North Stars, when Antonovich turned professional he joined the Minnesota Fighting Saints of the WHA.

Professional career

Antonovich played most of his professional career in the WHA, with the Fighting Saints, Edmonton Oilers and New England Whalers. He also appeared in NHL games with the North Stars, Hartford Whalers and New Jersey Devils, in addition to minor league games in the AHL and CHL. While playing professionally Antonovich also represented the United States at the 1976, 1977 and 1982 Ice Hockey World Championships.

Coaching and scouting

Antonovich spent three seasons as an assistant coach in the International Hockey League, coaching the Minnesota Moose and Quad City Mallards. He joined the amateur scouting staff of the St. Louis Blues in 1997, a position he still holds.

Political career

In November 2008, Antonovich defeated incumbent John Sloan, and became the mayor of Coleraine, Minnesota. He has stated that he has no political motivations beyond his current position. ^[3]

Awards and achievements

• Played in 1978 WHA All-Star Game
• CHL Second All-Star Team (1982)

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1966–67	Greenway High School	HS-MN		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1967–68	Greenway High School	HS-MN		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1968–69	Greenway High School	HS-MN		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1969–70	University of Minnesota	B-10		32	23	20	43	60		2	1	0	1	0
1970–71	University of Minnesota	B-10		32	14	18	32	20		—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	University of Minnesota	B-10		13	8	2	10	19		—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Minnesota Fighting Saints	WHA		75	20	19	39	46		6	3	0	3	0
1973–74	Minnesota Fighting Saints	WHA		68	21	29	50	4		11	1	4	5	4
1974–75	Minnesota Fighting Saints	WHA		67	24	26	50	20		12	1	4	5	2
1975–76	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		12	0	2	2	8		—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Minnesota Fighting Saints	WHA		57	25	21	46	18		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Edmonton Oilers	WHA		7	1	1	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	New England Whalers	WHA		26	12	9	21	10		5	2	2	4	4
1976–77	Minnesota Fighting Saints	WHA		42	27	21	48	28		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	New England Whalers	WHA		75	32	35	67	32		14	10	7	17	4
1978–79	New England Whalers	WHA		69	20	27	47	35		10	5	3	8	14
1978–79	Springfield Indians	AHL		7	2	3	5	2		—	—	—	—	—
1979–80	Springfield Indians	AHL		24	14	6	20	35		—	—	—	—	—
1979–80	Hartford Whalers	NHL		5	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
1980–81	Tulsa Oilers	CHL		60	28	32	60	36		8	1	2	3	2
1981–82	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1981–82	Nashville South Stars	CHL		80	29	77	106	76		3	0	1	1	2
1982–83	New Jersey Devils	NHL		30	7	7	14	11		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	Wichita Wind	CHL		10	8	12	20	0		—	—	—	—	—
1983–84	Maine Mariners	AHL		25	17	13	30	8		17	4	8	12	8
1983–84	New Jersey Devils	NHL		38	3	5	8	16		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Minnesota Iron Rangers	AHA		2	0	2	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	Quad City Mallards	CoHL		2	0	1	1	4		—	—	—	—	—
WHA totals				486	182	188	370	193		58	22	20	42	28
NHL totals				87	10	15	25	37		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1976	United States	WC		10	1	3	4	14
1977	United States	WC		4	0	0	0	0
1982	United States	WC		7	0	0	0	6
Senior totals				21	1	3	4	20

Coaching statistics

Season	Team	Lge	Type
1995-96	Minnesota Moose	IHL	Assistant
1996-97	Phoenix Roadrunners	IHL	Assistant

References

1. "Charley Walters: Minnesota Wild must beat Blues to turn profit - TwinCities.com". www.twincities.com. Archived from the original on 2015-04-21.
2. "MN Boys' Hockey Hub | History". www.mnhockeyhub.com. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
3. Grow, Doug. "Will former Minnesota hockey star skate on thin ice as newly elected mayor?". MinnPost. Archived from the original on 2011-01-05. Retrieved 2011-04-04.

External links

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