Mike Rucinski (ice hockey, born 1963)

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Mike Rucinski
Mike Rucinski 1988.JPG
Rucinski in 1988
Born (1963-12-12) December 12, 1963 (age 60)
Wheeling, Illinois, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Center
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 19831990

Michael S. Rucinski (born December 12, 1963) [1] is an American retired professional ice hockey center who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks. [2]

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Career

Rucinski played one regular season and two post season games for the Chicago Blackhawks. [3] He was also a member of the Salt Lake Golden Eagles, Saginaw Hawks, and Indianapolis Ice of the International Hockey League.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1982–83Chicago JetsCJHL3782731552613211536
1983–84 University of Illinois at Chicago NCAA 3317264312
1984–85 University of Illinois at ChicagoNCAA4029326128
1985–86 University of Illinois at ChicagoNCAA3716314718
1986–87 Salt Lake Golden Eagles IHL 2816254119179182728
1986–87 Moncton Golden Flames AHL 42591414
1987–88 Saginaw Hawks IHL441931503210191010
1987–88 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 20000
1988–89 Chicago BlackhawksNHL10000
1988–89 Saginaw HawksIHL81357210740624614
1989–90 Indianapolis Ice IHL80284169271338118
NHL totals1000020000
IHL totals233981692671184615395460

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References

  1. "Mike Rucinski Stats and News". nhl.com. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  2. "Mike Rucinski (b.1963) hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com". hockeydb.com. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  3. Forman, Ross (4 February 2013). "Rucinski gets his due from Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame". dailyherald.com. Retrieved 13 December 2016.