Mike Peluso (ice hockey, born 1974)
Mike "Loose" Peluso (born September 2, 1974) is an American former professional ice hockey right winger who played 38 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers.
| Mike Peluso | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
September 2, 1974 Bismarck, North Dakota, USA | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 208 lb (94 kg; 14 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Chicago Blackhawks Philadelphia Flyers | ||
| National team |
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| NHL Draft |
253rd overall, 1994 Calgary Flames | ||
| Playing career | 1998–2004 | ||
Playing career
He was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 10th round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. He spent most of his career in the minor leagues, although he did see short amounts of time in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers.
Peluso represented Team USA at the World Championships in Russia in 2000.
He retired after the 2003–04 NHL season.
Personal life
Peluso is the younger cousin of Stanley Cup champion Mike Peluso, who also played for Chicago.
Mike was the head hockey coach at Bismarck High School, where he coached the team to their first ever state title. He coached BHS for 11 seasons bringing them to the state title game 6 times.
Peluso is also a professional fisherman and a full-time guide in North Dakota. You can find his information at www. mikepelusooutdoors.com
Awards and honors
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| USHL Clark Cup Champion | 1992–93 |
| USHL Clark Cup Champion | 1993–94 |
| All-WCHA Rookie Team | 1994–95 |
| All-WCHA Third Team | 1995–96 |
| All-WCHA Second Team | 1996–97 |
| All-WCHA Third Team | 1997–98 |
| AHL All-Star Game | 2000 |
| AHL All-Star Game | 2003 |
| Inducted into Bismarck High School Hall of Fame | 2007 |
| Inducted into University of Minnesota Duluth Hall of Fame | 2016 |
Inducted into the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame 2020
- Holds the North Dakota high school single-season scoring record with 99 points in 23 games.
- First Bismarck native to ever done an jersey in any of the four major North American sports leagues.
References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or Legends of Hockey, or The Internet Hockey Database