Mike Zuke

Michael 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
Born	(1954-04-16) April 16, 1954 (age 71) 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	1977–1986

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).^[2]

Zuke also played NCAA hockey for Michigan Tech and is the all-time scoring leader with 133 goals and 177 assists for a total of 310 points^[3] 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.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1971–72	Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds	NOJHL		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Michigan Tech Huskies	WCHA		38	23	30	53	20		—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Michigan Tech Huskies	WCHA		40	28	47	75	38		—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	Michigan Tech Huskies	WCHA		42	35	43	78	20		—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Michigan Tech Huskies	WCHA		43	47	57	104	24		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Indianapolis Racers	WHA		15	3	4	7	2		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Mohawk Valley Comets	NAHL		48	42	29	71	33		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	Edmonton Oilers	WHA		71	23	34	57	47		5	2	3	5	0
1978–79	St. Louis Blues	NHL		34	9	17	26	18		—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	CHL		29	9	13	22	4		—	—	—	—	—
1979–80	St. Louis Blues	NHL		69	22	42	64	30		3	0	0	0	2
1980–81	St. Louis Blues	NHL		74	24	44	68	57		11	4	5	9	4
1981–82	St. Louis Blues	NHL		76	13	40	53	41		8	1	1	2	2
1982–83	St. Louis Blues	NHL		43	8	16	24	14		4	1	0	1	4
1982–83	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	CHL		13	7	8	15	0		—	—	—	—	—
1983–84	Hartford Whalers	NHL		75	6	23	29	36		—	—	—	—	—
1984–85	Hartford Whalers	NHL		67	4	12	16	12		—	—	—	—	—
1985–86	Hartford Whalers	NHL		17	0	2	2	12		—	—	—	—	—
WHA totals				86	26	38	64	49		5	2	3	5	0
NHL totals				455	86	196	282	220		26	6	6	12	12

Personal life

Zuke presently owns and operates Mike Zuke Enterprises in St. Louis, an apparel, screen printing and embroidery business.

Awards and honours

Award	Year
All-WCHA First Team	1973–74	[4]
AHCA West All-American	1973–74	[5]
All-WCHA Second Team	1974–75	[4]
All-WCHA First Team	1975–76	[4]
AHCA West All-American	1975–76	[5]