Mike Hurlbut

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Mike Hurlbut
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Hurlbut in 2001
Born (1966-07-10) July 10, 1966 (age 57)
Massena, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for New York Rangers
Quebec Nordiques
Buffalo Sabres
NHL Draft 1988 NHL Supplemental Draft
New York Rangers
Playing career 1989–2002

Michael Ray Hurlbut (born July 10, 1966) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1988 NHL Supplemental Draft. He currently serves as the associate head coach of the St. Lawrence University Men's Hockey program.

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Playing career

Collegiate

In 1985, he joined the St. Lawrence University Skating Saints Division I Men's Ice Hockey Program. He was recruited from the Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York. While Hurlbut was at St. Lawrence, he was a First Team All-American, as well as a First Team All ECAC. He is widely considered to be one of the best defensemen to ever play hockey for St. Lawrence. [1]

Professional

Hurlbut played in 23 games for the Rangers during the 1992–93 season before parting ways with the franchise. He would play one game for the Quebec Nordiques during the 1993–94 season, and five more for the Buffalo Sabres near the end of the decade. The majority of his professional career was spent in the American Hockey League and International Hockey League. He retired after the 2001–02 season with the Rochester Americans, where he was the longest serving captain in franchise history. [2] During his 14-year professional hockey career, he played in a total of 839 professional games, scored 117 goals, had 364 assists, and was a team captain in eight of his 14 pro seasons. [3]

Coaching career

In 2002, he returned to his Alma Mater, St. Lawrence University to be an assistant coach on a volunteer basis under Joe Marsh. In 2008, he was hired by the university, and became a full-time assistant coach. He was then elevated to associate head coach prior to the 2011–12 season. [4]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1985–86 St. Lawrence University ECAC 252101240—————
1986–87 St. Lawrence UniversityECAC358152344—————
1987–88 St. Lawrence UniversityECAC386121818—————
1988–89 St. Lawrence UniversityECAC368253330—————
1988–89 Denver Rangers IHL 80221341232
1989–90 Flint Spirits IHL74334373830112
1990–91 San Diego Gulls IHL21010—————
1990–91 Binghamton Rangers AHL 33211132730110
1991–92 Binghamton RangersAHL7916395564112798
1992–93 Binghamton RangersAHL45112536461425712
1992–93 New York Rangers NHL 2318916—————
1993–94 Cornwall Aces AHL7713334610013371012
1993–94 Quebec Nordiques NHL10000—————
1994–95 Cornwall AcesAHL7411496069310115
1995–96 Manitoba Moose IHL2214522—————
1995–96 Houston Aeros IHL383121533—————
1996–97 Houston AerosIHL701124356213581312
1997–98 Rochester Americans AHL451020304841122
1997–98 Buffalo Sabres NHL30002—————
1998–99 Rochester AmericansAHL72153954462045912
1998–99 Buffalo SabresNHL10000—————
1999–00 Rochester AmericansAHL741029398321561114
1999–00 Buffalo SabresNHL10002—————
2000–01 Rochester AmericansAHL53626323641016
2001–02 Rochester AmericansAHL4439124420000
NHL totals2918920—————

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-ECAC Hockey First Team 1988–89 [5]
AHCA East First-Team All-American 1988–89 [6]
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team 1989
AHL
All-Star Game 1995, 2000, 2001 [7]
Second All-Star Team1995

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References

  1. ↑ "The Journal | Hurlbut compiled lengthy pro career". Ogd.com. 2009-01-26. Retrieved 2013-05-06.
  2. ↑ "men's hockey Coaches - Saints Athletics - St. Lawrence University". Stlawu.edu. Retrieved 2013-05-06.
  3. ↑ "Hurlbut Named Associate Head Coach; Saint Program Gains NCAA Honor - Saints Athletics - St. Lawrence University". Stlawu.edu. Retrieved 2013-05-06.
  4. ↑ "Mike Hurlbut - Saints Athletics - St. Lawrence University". Stlawu.edu. Retrieved 2013-05-06.
  5. ↑ "ECAC All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Canadian All-Stars 11, Planet USA All-Stars 10". American Hockey League . 2001-01-15. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
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