Michael Zigomanis
Michael Zigomanis | |||
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![]() Zigomanis with the Toronto Marlies in 2012 | |||
Born |
North York, Ontario, Canada | January 17, 1981||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Djurgårdens IF Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
NHL draft | 64th overall, | ||
Playing career | 2001–2014 |
Michael Zigomanis (born January 17, 1981) is a Canadian former professional
Zigomanis was born in North York, Ontario, but grew up in Markham, Ontario.
Early life
He was born to Macedonian parents who emigrated to Canada from Kastoria, Greece.[1] As a youth, he played in the 1995 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from North York.[2] Zigomanis attended Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy in Markham, graduating in 2000.[3]
Playing career
Zigomanis played four seasons of
Zigomanis was originally drafted in the 2nd round, 64th overall, by the
On January 30, 2006, Zigomanis,
In the 2006 offseason, Zigomanis left the Blues and signed a two-year contract with the
An
On July 15, 2010, Zigomanis signed as a free agent to return to Toronto, signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.[17] On July 12, 2011, Zigomanis signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Maple Leafs worth $665,000 at the NHL level and $300,000 at the AHL level.[18] After recording professional career highs of 61 points during the 2011–12 season, Zigomanis opted to remain with the Marlies and was re-signed to a one-year AHL contract as a free agent on July 30, 2012.[19]
On July 10, 2013, Zigomanis signed an AHL-only contract with the Rochester Americans, the minor-league affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, the team that drafted him in 1999.[20]
Brand ambassador
After joining the Toronto Maple Leafs, Cheetah energy drinks CEO Frank D'Angelo signed Zigomanis to a promotional contract. However, after Zigomanis was demoted to the club's minor league affiliate, and nude photos of the player which he had sent to an ex-girlfriend surfaced online, D'Angelo cited breach of contract for allegedly not living up to a morals clause in the contract. D'Angelo released Zigomanis from his contract as a "brand ambassador" for Cheetah. Zigomanis sued for breach of contract and won a settlement.[21][22][23]
Broadcasting career
Zigomanis worked for the Toronto sports radio station Sportsnet 590 The Fan co-hosting the morning show from September 2019[24] until September 2021.[25][26]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season
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Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
1996–97 | Wexford Raiders
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MetJHL | 40 | 37 | 48 | 85 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1997–98 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 62 | 23 | 51 | 74 | 30 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | ||
1998–99 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 67 | 29 | 56 | 85 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 | ||
1999–2000 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 59 | 40 | 54 | 94 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
2000–01 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 52 | 40 | 37 | 77 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2001–02 | Lowell Lock Monsters
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AHL | 79 | 18 | 30 | 48 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
2002–03 | Lowell Lock Monsters | AHL | 38 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2002–03 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 19 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2003–04 | Lowell Lock Monsters | AHL | 61 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2003–04 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2004–05 | Lowell Lock Monsters | AHL | 76 | 29 | 31 | 60 | 71 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 8 | ||
2005–06 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2005–06 | Lowell Lock Monsters | AHL | 11 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2005–06 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2005–06 | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 28 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | ||
2006–07 | Phoenix Coyotes
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NHL | 75 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2007–08 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 33 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2007–08 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 27 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | ||
2008–09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 22 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2009–10 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 7 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2009–10 | Djurgårdens IF
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SEL | 27 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||
2010–11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2010–11 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 64 | 14 | 33 | 47 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2011–12 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 68 | 19 | 42 | 61 | 52 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | ||
2012–13 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 65 | 7 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | ||
2013–14 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 50 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
AHL totals | 574 | 155 | 287 | 442 | 411 | 49 | 13 | 26 | 39 | 44 | ||||
NHL totals | 197 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — |
Medal record | ||
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Representing ![]() | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships
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2001 Moscow |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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1999 | Canada | U18 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
2001 | Canada | WJC
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7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |
Junior totals | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Awards and honours
Award | Year | |
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OHL | ||
CHL Top Prospects Game
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1999
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William Hanley Trophy (Most Gentlemanly Player) | 2000 | |
AHL | ||
All-Star Game
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2004
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Yanick Dupre Memorial Award | 2013
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NHL | ||
Stanley Cup (Pittsburgh Penguins) | 2009 |
References
- ^ "Macedonian heritage alive through Stamkos and NHL brass". The King Sentinel. June 5, 2008. Archived from the original on December 23, 2009. Retrieved January 2, 2009.
- ^ "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ "Queen's University, Canada". alumnius.net. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Jordan (August 14, 2018). "Alumni Profile: Mike Zigomanis". Kingston Frontenacs. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Three prospects must re-enter NHL draft". USA Today. June 7, 2001. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Coyotes Sign Center Mike Zigomanis". Phoenix Coyotes. July 21, 2006. Retrieved January 6, 2023 – via NHL.com.
- ^ "Hurricanes Sign Zigomanis, Zepp, Murphy". Carolina Hurricanes. October 6, 2001. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Hurricanes acquire Weight from Blues". ESPN. Associated Press. January 30, 2006. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Mike Zigomanis". NHL Trade Tracker. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Tellqvist, Zigomanis re-sign with Coyotes". TwinCities Pioneer Press. Associated Press. February 16, 2007. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ "Phoenix trades Zigomanis to Pittsburgh". NHL.com. Associated Press. October 9, 2008. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire Forward Mike Zigomanis From Phoenix In Exchange For Future Considerations". Pittsburgh Penguins. October 9, 2008. Archived from the original on October 10, 2008. Retrieved October 10, 2008.
- ^ a b "Penguins' best faceoff man fit for duty". CBC Sports. June 3, 2009. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ "Stanley Cup making stop in Markham". Markham Economist & Sun. July 20, 2009. Retrieved January 8, 2023 – via yorkregion.com.
- ^ "Marlies Sign Zigomanis to PTO". Toronto Marlies. October 19, 2009. Archived from the original on October 23, 2009. Retrieved October 19, 2009.
- ^ "Mike Zigomanis klar för Djurgården". difhockey.se (in Swedish). Djurgårdens IF Hockey. November 10, 2009. Archived from the original on November 13, 2009. Retrieved November 10, 2009.
- ^ "Maple Leafs sign Zigomanis, Crabb and Richmond". The Sports Network. July 15, 2010. Retrieved July 16, 2010.
- ^ "Leafs give Zigomanis another shot". Toronto Sun. July 12, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ "Marlies re-sign Zigomanis, Acton, add Yeo". Toronto Marlies. July 30, 2012. Archived from the original on October 12, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ "Amerks sign Zigomanis, Roy and Lepkowski to AHL contracts". Rochester Americans. July 10, 2013. Archived from the original on December 28, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ^ Hopper, Tristin (November 17, 2016). "The Maple Leaf vs. The energy drink tycoon: Hijacked penis photos no reason to fire Zigomanis, judge rules". National Post. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Pazzano, Sam (November 17, 2016). "Former Leaf Mike Zigomanis wins suit against Frank D'Angelo". The Toronto Sun. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ Westhead, Rick (November 17, 2016). "Former Leaf player, fired for morals clause, wins lawsuit". TSN.ca. The Sports Network. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ Contes, Brandon (September 26, 2019). "Sportsnet 590 The Fan Shuffles Lineup Again". barrettsportsmedia.com. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Fitz-Gerald, Sean (September 29, 2021). "What the dramatic personnel and format changes mean for Sportsnet 590 The Fan". The Athletic. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Fitz-Gerald, Sean (April 13, 2022). "Here is what happened to Scott MacArthur after Sportsnet cleaned house at The Fan 590". The Athletic. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- Michael Zigomanis on X