Mike McEwen (ice hockey)

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Mike McEwen
Born (1956-08-10) August 10, 1956 (age 68)
Hornepayne, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for New York Rangers
Colorado Rockies
New York Islanders
Los Angeles Kings
Washington Capitals
Detroit Red Wings
Hartford Whalers
NHL draft 42nd overall, 1976
New York Rangers
WHA draft 71st overall, 1976
Toronto Toros
Playing career 19761992

Michael Todd McEwen (born August 10, 1956) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was a three-time Stanley Cup winner who played with seven different NHL teams. He also played in the 1980 NHL All-Star Game.

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Biography

McEwen was born in Hornepayne, Ontario. As a youth, he played in the 1968 and 1969 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with minor ice hockey teams from Toronto. [1]

McEwen was selected by the New York Rangers as an offensive-minded defenceman in the 1976 NHL Draft. His talents immediately paid dividends as he helped guide the Rangers to the finals in 1979. His tenure with the Rangers would not last long as he was traded to the Colorado Rockies in the giant trade that sent Barry Beck to New York.

His stay with the Rockies was short-lived as he would frequently clash with head coach Don Cherry, and he was eventually traded to the New York Islanders in the deal that sent Steve Tambellini and Chico Resch to the Rockies. The trade would soon pay off for the Islanders as his offensive talents helped them in three of their Stanley Cup championships, in 1981, 1982, and 1983.

McEwen would also play for the Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings and Hartford Whalers before his NHL career ended following the 1987–88 season.

McEwen was the first coach of the Oklahoma City Blazers, whom he coached to three consecutive playoff appearances in 1992-93, 1993–94, and 1994–95.

McEwen currently resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was heavily involved in the daily operations of Kids First a program designed to open hockey up to youth of all ages. Additionally, McEwen held various positions within the Oklahoma Youth Hockey Association, including House program director and Youth Travel Team Coach. After a disagreement with the Association, McEwen is no longer involved in Oklahoma City Youth Hockey.

McEwen most recently held the position as the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Del City. [2]

Legacy

In the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats, the authors ranked McEwen at No. 98 all-time of the 901 New York Rangers who had played during the team's first 82 seasons. [3]

Career statistics

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1973–74 Toronto Marlboros OHA-Jr. 685323781
1974–75 Toronto MarlborosOMJHL6818638152235141933
1974–75 Toronto Marlboros MC 41344
1975–76 Toronto MarlborosOMJHL652340636310391220
1976–77 New York Rangers NHL 8014294338
1977–78 New York RangersNHL575131852
1978–79 New York RangersNHL802038583518211138
1979–80 New York RangersNHL91788
1979–80 Colorado Rockies NHL6711405133
1980–81 Colorado RockiesNHL6511354684
1980–81 New York Islanders NHL13033101768146
1981–82 New York IslandersNHL731039495015371018
1982–83 New York IslandersNHL422111316120224
1983–84 New York IslandersNHL150226
1983–84 Los Angeles Kings NHL4710243414
1983–84 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 9371026
1984–85 Washington Capitals NHL561127384250114
1984–85 Binghamton Whalers AHL142101214
1985–86 Detroit Red Wings NHL290101016
1985–86New York RangersNHL162578
1985–86 New Haven NighthawksAHL20332
1985–86 Hartford Whalers NHL10325680446
1986–87 Hartford WhalersNHL4888163211120
1987–88 HC Sierre NDA 3218203838
1987–88 Hartford WhalersNHL90331020222
1988–89 EHC Olten NDA35191534116220218
1989–90 EHC OltenNDA288152334
1990–91 EHC OltenNDA264182290
1991–92 New Haven NighthawksAHL514192332
NHL totals7161082964044607812364848
NDA totals1214968117298220218

Coaching statistics

TeamYearRegular seasonPost-season
GWLTOTLPtsDivision rankResult
OKC 1992–93 6039183811st in CHLWon in semifinals (4–2 vs. MEM)
Lost in Levins Cup Finals (1–4 vs. TUL)
OKC 1993–94 6435236763rd in CHLLost in semifinals (3–4 vs. TUL)
OKC 1994–95 6634239774th in CHLLost in semifinal (1–4 vs. WIC)
Total19010864153

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References

  1. "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  2. Del City leaders putting focus on customer service
  3. Cohen, Russ; Halligan, John; Raider, Adam (2009). 100 Ranger Greats: Superstars, Unsung Heroes and Colorful Characters. John Wiley & Sons. p. 16. ISBN   978-0470736197 . Retrieved February 3, 2020.