Mike Sgroi

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Mike Sgroi
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Sgroi with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2004
Born (1978-08-14) August 14, 1978 (age 45)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 230 lb (104 kg; 16 st 6 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Albany River Rats
Binghamton Senators
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Chicago Wolves
Colorado Eagles
Elmira Jackals
Evansville IceMen
Greensboro Generals
Idaho Steelheads
Johnstown Chiefs
Laredo Bucks
Lexington Men O' War
New Orleans Brass
Norfolk Admirals
Orlando Solar Bears
Pensacola Ice Pilots
Quad City Mallards
Rapid City Rush
Rockford Icehogs
Sheffield Steelers
Syracuse Crunch
Texas Brahmas
Toledo Storm
Utah Grizzlies
W-B/S Penguins
Wheeling Nailers
NHL draft undrafted
Playing career 2000–2017

Mike Sgroi (born August 14, 1978) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Sgroi last played for the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, the 28th team of his professional career.

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Career

Early career

In August 2005, Sgroi participated in the Battle of the Hockey Enforcers in Prince George, British Columbia, a one night made-for-TV event that featured enforcers from various minor leagues (largely Quebec's LNAH) fighting on-ice in full equipment, with Sgroi standing out as the only participant in the field that was currently on an AHL roster. In the group stage, Sgroi defeated NHL veteran Jason Simon and Jason Bone by TKO and unanimous decision respectively, before earning a forfeit win over John Hewitt due to injury. [1] After winning the group, Sgroi defeated Steve Reid by TKO in the semifinals before losing to Dean Mayrand by split decision in the finals. [2]

2007–08

During the 2007–08 ECHL season, Sgroi was traded from Pensacola for Michael Cohen. Later that year, Sgroi set a career high in goals with 25 total, which quickly become a fan favorite in Johnstown.

2008–09

On January 24, 2008, Sgroi was traded to the Utah Grizzlies for future considerations. However, it was short-lived, as Sgroi only played one game with the Grizzlies before he was traded to the Elmira Jackals. After he was traded twice in one week, this alerted clubs to his availability. There were two clubs however that were said to be very interested in Sgroi's services, these were Coventry Blaze and Sheffield Steelers, both of whom play in the top league in the United Kingdom. After a few weeks their interest was said to have died down.

2009–10

Sgroi started the season in training camp with the Rochester Americans [3] of the AHL. On September 28, 2009, Sgroi was cut from Amerks camp. [4] On November 2, 2009, Sgroi signed a one-year contract with the Laredo Bucks of the CHL [5] and wore jersey #22. [6] After a month with the team, Sgroi was waived by the Bucks on December 10, 2009. [5]

On January 26, 2010, the Elite Ice Hockey League Club Sheffield Steelers announced that they have signed Sgroi to a contract. [7] To make room for him, the Steelers released forward Brad Cruikshank. [7] Despite putting up 18 points in 20 games and providing the role of enforcer for the Steelers, the Steelers announced on May 20, 2010 that Sgroi would not be returning to the team. [8]

On October 22, 2010, the Colorado Eagles of the Central Hockey League signed Sgroi to a contract. [9]

2011–12

On August 18, 2011, the Evansville IceMen of the Central Hockey League signed Sgroi to a contract. [10]

2012–13

Sgroi signed a one-year contract with the CHL's Rapid City Rush on July 19, 2012. [11] [12] Sgroi was released by the Rush on October 21, 2012. He was later signed by the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL. [13] Sgroi has been on and off of the Solar Bears' roster, having been signed and released three separate times within his two months with the team, [14] [15] [16] most recently been released on March 13, 2013.

Sgroi retired from professional hockey at the end of the 2016-17 ECHL season.

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References

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  2. ↑ Hockey Fight in Canada; Quebec's LNAH is the world's toughest hockey league – and the fans love it, Toronto Sun, January 29 2007 Archived 2011-07-15 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ "Amerks Training Camp Roster Here". LetsGoAmerks.com. 2009-09-23. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  4. ↑ "Amerks Trim 12 Players From Roster". LetsGoAmerks.com. 2009-09-28. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  5. 1 2 PointStreak.com: Laredo Bucks 2009–10 Transactions
  6. ↑ PointStreak.com: Mike Sgroi Player Page
  7. 1 2 "Sheffield Steelers Secure Enforcer Mike Sgroi". BBC Sport.com. 2010-01-26. Archived from the original on February 25, 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  8. ↑ "Thomas Stays, But Three Go". TheStar.co.uk. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  9. ↑ "Eagles Place Two on IR, Sign Sgroi". ColoradoEagles.com. 2010-10-21. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  10. ↑ "Mike Sgroi is Evansvilles New Sheriff In Town In 2011–12". EvansvilleIcemen.com. 2011-08-18. Archived from the original on 2012-07-29. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
  11. ↑ "Rush increase toughness and grit with signing of Gruenke & Sgroi". RapidCityRush.com. 2012-07-19. Archived from the original on 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  12. ↑ Seth Rorabaugh (2012-07-20). "Empty Netter Assists – 07–20–12". Post-Gazette.com. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  13. ↑ "SOLAR BEARS ADD SGROI, KUQALI; Veteran Forward, Defensemen Join Team". Orlando Solar Bears. January 15, 2013. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
  14. ↑ ECHL.com: Transactions – January 24, 2013
  15. ↑ ECHL.com: Transactions – February 1, 2013
  16. ↑ ECHL.com: Transactions – March 13, 2013
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  18. 1 2 "Penguins Insider, Friday Post-Game". Citizensvoice.com. 2006-11-17. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
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