Mike Hardman

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Mike Hardman
Born (1999-02-05) February 5, 1999 (age 26)
Hanover, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
New Jersey Devils
Utica Comets  (AHL)
Chicago Blackhawks
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2021present

Mike Hardman (born February 5, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Utica Comets in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Playing career

Hardman played two seasons for the Boston College Eagles before signing as an undrafted free agent to an entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on March 30, 2021. [1]

Immediately joining the Blackhawks roster for the remainder of the 2020–21 season, Hardman made his NHL debut with Chicago against the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 27, 2021. [2] [3] In his fifth game, Hardman recorded his first NHL goal and point, scoring against Petr Mrázek of the Carolina Hurricanes in a 6–3 defeat on May 4, 2021. [4]

On July 1, 2024, the opening day of free agency, Hardman signed a two-year, two-way contract with the New Jersey Devils. [5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2015–16 The Winchendon School USHS 2841721
2016–17The Winchendon SchoolUSHS28243054
2017–18 Des Moines Buccaneers USHL 5610132350
2018–19 West Kelowna Warriors BCHL 583933721642022
2019–20 Boston College HE 3412132510
2020–21 Boston CollegeHE241091914
2020–21 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 81230
2021–22 Rockford IceHogs AHL 43191332850002
2021–22 Chicago BlackhawksNHL2102211
2022–23 Rockford IceHogsAHL58513183650002
2022–23 Chicago BlackhawksNHL80000
2023–24 Rockford IceHogsAHL632215372342242
NHL totals3714511

Awards and honors

AwardYear
BCHL
Second All-Star Team 2019
Bob Fenton Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike)2019

References

  1. "Blackhawks sign Mike Hardman to entry-level deal". Chicago Blackhawks. March 30, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. "Former West Kelowna Warrior Mike Hardman makes pro debut with Blackhawks". castanet.net. April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  3. "Blackhawks fall to Lightning 7-4". Chicago Blackhawks. April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  4. "Svechnikov helps Hurricanes rally past Blackhawks 6-3". ESPN. May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  5. Flannery, Kristy (July 1, 2024). "Devils Sign Mike Hardman to Two-Year Contract". The Hockey News . Retrieved July 1, 2024.