Michael Funk

Michael Funk
Born (1986-08-15) August 15, 1986
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 199 lb (90 kg; 14 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Manitoba Moose
Vancouver Canucks
Portland Pirates
Rochester Americans
Buffalo Sabres
NHL Draft 43rd overall, 2004
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2006–2010

Michael "Mike" Funk (born August 15, 1986 in Abbotsford, British Columbia) is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman previously with the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Funk spent his junior hockey career with the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League where he compiled 121 points and 312 penalty minutes in four seasons. Funk signed his first professional contract in June 2006 with the Buffalo Sabres, and made his NHL debut with the team on November 18 of the 2006–07 season. He played in five NHL games with the Sabres in 2006–07, recording two assists.

On July 6, 2009, he was signed by the Vancouver Canucks and was playing with their American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Funk received a concussion and was forced into retirement after a hit to the head during practice from teammate Patrick Kaleta. This was also his fourth concussion in 14 months,[1] and he was advised by doctors to stop playing hockey.[2]

Career statistics

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2002–03Portland Winter HawksWHL681151654701115
2003–04Portland Winter HawksWHL71325288650116
2004–05Portland Winter HawksWHL71822308471124
2005–06Portland Winter HawksWHL701136478850008
2006–07Rochester AmericansAHL612575760114
2006–07Buffalo SabresNHL50220—————
2007–08Rochester AmericansAHL5801010104—————
2007–08Buffalo SabresNHL40000—————
2008–09Portland PiratesAHL131238—————
2009–10Manitoba MooseAHL1916714
NHL totals 9 0 2 2 0 — — — — —

References

  1. ↑ Grassie, Sean (November 1, 2010). "Moose lose Funk for season". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  2. ↑ Kinvig, Dan (March 24, 2011). "Lost in a daze: Career cut short by concussions?". The Chilliwack Progress. Retrieved June 11, 2018.


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