- Mike Stevens
Infobox Ice Hockey Player
image_size =
position = Left Wing
played_for =Vancouver Canucks
Boston Bruins
New York Islanders
Toronto Maple Leafs
shot = Left
height_ft = 5
height_in = 11
weight_lb = 195
nickname =
nationality = CAN
birth_date =December 30 , 1965
birth_place = Kitchener,Ontario
career_start = 1984
career_end = 1990
draft = 58th overall
draft_year = 1984
draft_team =Vancouver Canucks Mike Stevens (born
December 30 , 1965 in Kitchener,Ontario ) is a retired professionalice hockey player who played 23 games in theNational Hockey League . He is the younger brother of NHL superstarScott Stevens , who was inducted into theHockey Hall of Fame in 2007.Stevens played his junior hockey with the
Kitchener Rangers , the same team his brother Scott had suited up for, and was selected 58th overall in the1984 NHL Entry Draft by theVancouver Canucks . While still playing in Kitchener in 1984–85, he received a surprise six-game callup to the Canucks, recording three assists. However, he would have a difficult transition to pro hockey, struggling to produce in two seasons in Vancouver's farm system with theFredericton Express of theAmerican Hockey League . He did, however, make himself a physical presence, recording over 200 penalty minutes both years.Prior to the 1986–87, Stevens was sold to the Boston Bruins. He broke through offensively in the AHL scoring 30 goals, and was called up to the Bruins for 7 games, recording an assist. However, he was released by the Bruins after the season and signed with the
New York Islanders for the 1987–88 campaign. He would appear in 9 games for the Islanders, recording his first NHL goal.By this time, Stevens was in his mid-20s and it was becoming apparent that he lacked the size and footspeed to play regularly in the NHL. However, he was highly valued at the minor-pro level for his grit and leadership, and carved out a niche for himself at that level. He played one final NHL game for the
Toronto Maple Leafs in 1989–90, and also played in the minor-league systems of theNew York Rangers andCalgary Flames during the mid-1990s. His best professional season came in 1992–93, when he recorded 92 points in 68 games for theBinghamton Rangers . In 12 seasons of minor-pro hockey, he recorded 2668 penalty minutes, an average of over 220 per year. He signed inGermany 1997, and spent seven solid seasons there before retiring in 2004.Stevens appeared in 23 NHL games, recording 1 goal and 4 assists for 5 points.
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