Mike Johnson (ice hockey)

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Mike Johnson
Born (1974-10-03) October 3, 1974 (age 49)
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
Tampa Bay Lightning
Phoenix Coyotes
Montreal Canadiens
St. Louis Blues
Färjestad BK
Kölner Haie
National teamFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 1997–2009

Michael Paul Johnson (born October 3, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens and the St. Louis Blues.

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Playing career

As a youth, Johnson played in the 1988 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Wexford, Toronto. [1]

Undrafted, Johnson was signed right out of college by the Toronto Maple Leafs upon the completion of his senior year at Bowling Green State University. [2] Johnson made his professional debut for the Leafs within days finishing the 1996–97 season. The following year in the 1997–98 season, Johnson was named in the NHL All-Rookie team after compiling a rookie lead tying 47 points. [2] Johnson exceeded his rookie points total in two campaigns with the Phoenix Coyotes.[ citation needed ]

On July 12, 2006, Johnson was traded to the Montreal Canadiens. [3] The following season, on October 4, 2007, he signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Blues [4] [5] but only played in 21 games before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. [6]

Unable to sign with another NHL team, Johnson signed with Kölner Haie of the German DEL for the 2008–09 season, joining former teammate Todd Warriner. [7]

Broadcasting career

Johnson is an analyst for the NHL Network and TSN. He previously served as colour commentator for the Winnipeg Jets, a role he assumed since the beginning of the 2011 season. [8] When Rogers Media won the NHL rights, he moved to Sportsnet to work on national games and he was assigned to his first conference final in 2015, the first of two in a row. Johnson's services were terminated by Rogers Media on August 10, 2016. [9] [10] He re-joined TSN in September 2017. [11]

Personal life

Johnson and his wife have two daughters together. [12]

Awards and achievements

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1992–93 Aurora Eagles MetJHL 4625396497715229
1993–94 Bowling Green State University CCHA 386142018—————
1994–95 Bowling Green State UniversityCCHA3716334935—————
1995–96 Bowling Green State UniversityCCHA3012193122—————
1996–97 Bowling Green State UniversityCCHA3830326246—————
1996–97 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 132244—————
1997–98 Toronto Maple LeafsNHL8215324724—————
1998–99 Toronto Maple LeafsNHL7920244435173254
1999–2000 Toronto Maple LeafsNHL5211142523—————
1999–2000 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL281012224—————
2000–01 Tampa Bay LightningNHL6411273838—————
2000–01 Phoenix Coyotes NHL122354—————
2001–02 Phoenix CoyotesNHL57522272851126
2002–03 Phoenix CoyotesNHL8223406347—————
2003–04 Phoenix CoyotesNHL11191010—————
2004–05 Färjestad BK SEL 8123460224
2005–06 Phoenix CoyotesNHL8016385450—————
2006–07 Montreal Canadiens NHL8011203140—————
2007–08 St. Louis Blues NHL212358—————
2008–09 Kölner Haie DEL 28491352—————
NHL totals6611292463753152243710

International

YearTeamEvent GPGAPtsPIM
2000 Canada WC 911210

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References

  1. ↑ "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Mike Johnson and Fredrik Modin: From NHL Prospects to the Center of the Hockey U". hockeysfuture.com. March 31, 1999. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  3. ↑ Wharnsby, Tim (October 9, 2006). "Johnson shines with Les Habitants". Globe and Mail. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Blues keep veteran Mike Johnson". cbc.ca. October 4, 2007. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Blues sign forward Mike Johnson". blues.nhl.com. October 4, 2007. Retrieved June 22, 2009.[ permanent dead link ]
  6. ↑ "Blues' forward Mike Johnson to have season-ending surgery". ESPN.com. 2008-01-12. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  7. ↑ "Johnson released from Cologne". (in german) haie.de. December 29, 2008. Retrieved December 29, 2008.
  8. ↑ Gavan, Terrance (August 31, 2011). "Winnipeg Jets snag groundbreaking regional TV deal with TSN". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved June 29, 2018. Colour analyst roles for the TSNJets broadcasts will be shared between former NHLplayers Brian Engblom and Mike Johnson
  9. ↑ Staples, David (August 10, 2016). "Cult of Hockey: Why would Sportsnet let go excellent hockey analyst Mike Johnson?". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  10. ↑ McGuire, Liam (2016-08-11). "Report: Rogers axes analyst Mike Johnson in puzzling move". Awful Announcing. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  11. ↑ "TSN Exclusively Brings Viewers 191 Regional NHL Games Throughout the 2017-18 Hockey Season - Bell Media". TSN Exclusively Brings Viewers 191 Regional NHL Games Throughout the 2017-18 Hockey Season - Bell Media. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  12. ↑ Zelkovich, Chris (November 23, 2009). "Zelkovich: Ex-Leaf Mike Johnson excels as XM analyst". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
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