Mike Zuke
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Michael P. Zuke (born 16 April 1954) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centreman who played eight seasons in the NHL between 1978 and 1986.
Mike Zuke | |||
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Born |
(1954-04-16) April 16, 1954 (age 70) Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Indianapolis Racers Edmonton Oilers (WHA) St. Louis Blues Hartford Whalers | ||
NHL Draft |
79th overall, 1974 St. Louis Blues | ||
WHA Draft |
47th overall, 1974 Indianapolis Racers | ||
Playing career | 1977ā1986 |
Zuke was drafted 79th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1974 NHL amateur draft. He played 455 career NHL games, scoring 86 goals and 196 assists for 282 points.[1] Zuke's father was a local mail carrier and hockey coach who helped produce great NHL players (e.g., Ron Francis).[citation needed]
Zuke also played NCAA hockey for Michigan Tech, and is the all-time scoring leader with 133 goals and 177 assist for at total of 310 points[2] in 163 games played in his four years there. Zuke helped the Huskies win the national championship in 1975. He leads the all-time list by an impressive 97 points. He also holds the all-time high for goals and assists respectively.