Mike Comrie
Mike Comrie | ||||||
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Born |
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | September 11, 1980|||||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | |||||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | |||||
Position | Centre | |||||
Shot | Left | |||||
Played for |
Edmonton Oilers Philadelphia Flyers Phoenix Coyotes Färjestad BK Ottawa Senators New York Islanders Pittsburgh Penguins | |||||
National team |
NHL Draft |
91st overall, 1999 Edmonton Oilers | ||||
Playing career | 2000–2011 |
Michael William Comrie (born September 11, 1980) is a Canadian former professional
Playing career
Mike Comrie was born and raised in
Edmonton Oilers
Comrie left the Western Hockey League (WHL)'s Kootenay Ice midway through the 2000–01 season, signing an incentive-laden $10-million three-year deal with the Oilers,[4] which, when all achievable bonuses were included, was well above the league maximum for the base salaries of 2001 draftees of $1.13 million a year.[5] Although Comrie was a free agent as a result of playing one year of major junior hockey as an overage player after leaving college (due to a loophole established by Mike Van Ryn), entry-level salary restrictions still applied to Comrie's contract, with free-agent status allowing Comrie to sign with any team he desired.[6] In Edmonton Comrie instantly become a fan favourite and hometown hero.[7] He was an offensive threat during his first couple seasons with the team, tallying a total of 133 points in 192 games from 2001 to 2003.
Departure from Edmonton
After a lacklustre training camp in the pre-season Comrie's status as local hero in Edmonton started to change dramatically,[8][9] after he elected to hold out in a contract dispute for more than 30 games into the 2003–04 season. The Oilers then-General Manager, Kevin Lowe, was reportedly willing to trade Comrie to the Anaheim Ducks for Corey Perry and a first round draft pick,[10] but within that deal sought to have Comrie reimburse the Oilers $2.5 million,[11] which was part of the bonus money he earned from his entry-level contract.[12] After this deal fell through, Comrie was dealt to the Philadelphia Flyers in December 2003, for Jeff Woywitka, a first round selection in 2004 (Rob Schremp) and a third round selection in 2005 (Danny Syvret).[13]
Philadelphia Flyers and Phoenix Coyotes
Comrie played only 21 games for Philadelphia before being traded to the Phoenix Coyotes for Sean Burke, Branko Radivojevic, and the rights to Ben Eager.
During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, he signed with Färjestad BK of the Elitserien and played ten games with them, before leaving in December 2004.[14] Following an agreement made in July 2005, between the NHL and NHLPA members to resume hockey operations and play, Comrie would return to the Coyotes for the 2005–06 NHL season, where he would record his second 30-goal season in the NHL. The Coyotes would then re-sign Comrie to a new, one-year contract worth $3 million, on August 4, 2006.[15]
On January 3, 2007, Comrie was traded to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Senators prospect Alexei Kaigorodov.
Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders
Comrie scored his first goal for the Senators versus the Boston Bruins on January 9, 2007 at
On July 5, 2007, Mike Comrie signed a one-year contract worth $3.375 million with the New York Islanders as an unrestricted free agent.[16] Before the trade deadline on February 26, 2008, the New York Islanders re-signed Comrie to a new one-year contract worth $4 million.[17] Comrie would be traded back to the Senators on February 20, 2009, with Chris Campoli, in exchange for Dean McAmmond and a San Jose Sharks 2009 first round draft pick.[18]
Return to the Oilers
On September 10, 2009, Mike Comrie signed a one-year contract worth $1.125 million with the team he began his NHL career with, returning to the Edmonton Oilers after six years, for their upcoming 2009–10 NHL season.[19] Comrie chose to wear No. 91 (his overall draft selection number), as his familiar jersey No. 89 (which he wore during his first go-round with the team), was taken by Sam Gagner.
Comrie made his return to Edmonton a night to remember, in a 4–0 pre-season win over the
On November 17, Comrie was placed on the NHL long term injury reserve list with mononucleosis and was expected to be out until late January. He had 5 goals and 8 points, in 16 games. Comrie would make his return to the Oilers line-up on February 1, 2010, recording an assist in a 4–2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. He finished out the rest of the season tallying 13 goals and 21 points, in 43 games.
Mike Comrie became an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2010, with the Oilers opting not to re-sign him for the 2010–11 season.[21]
Pittsburgh Penguins
On September 3, 2010, Mike Comrie signed a one-year contract worth $500,000 with the
Retirement
After undergoing hip surgery for the third time, Comrie retired from hockey on February 13, 2012.[25][1]
Personal life
Comrie's father,
Comrie began dating American actress/singer Hilary Duff in the summer of 2007. The couple announced their engagement in February 2010,[28][29] and married on August 14, 2010 in Santa Barbara.[30] They have a son born March 20, 2012.[31] On January 10, 2014, the couple announced their separation.[32] In February 2015, Duff filed for divorce from Comrie, citing irreconcilable differences, and sought primary custody of their son.[33] The divorce was finalized in February 2016.[34]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
1995–96 | Edmonton Canadians | AMBHL
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33 | 51 | 52 | 103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1996–97 | St. Albert Saints | AJHL | 63 | 37 | 41 | 78 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1997–98 | St. Albert Saints | AJHL | 58 | 60 | 78 | 138 | 134 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 51 | ||
1998–99 | University of Michigan | CCHA | 42 | 19 | 25 | 44 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1999–00
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University of Michigan | CCHA | 40 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 95 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2000–01 | Kootenay Ice | WHL | 37 | 39 | 40 | 79 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2000–01 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 41 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
2001–02 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 82 | 33 | 27 | 60 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2002–03 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 69 | 20 | 31 | 51 | 90 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | ||
2003–04 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 21 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2003–04 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 28 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2004–05 | Färjestad BK | SEL | 10 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2005–06 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 80 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2006–07 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 24 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2006–07 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 41 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 15 | ||
2007–08 | New York Islanders | NHL | 76 | 21 | 28 | 49 | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2008–09 | New York Islanders | NHL | 41 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2008–09 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 22 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2009–10 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 43 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2010–11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 21 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 589 | 168 | 197 | 365 | 443 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 27 |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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2002 | Canada | WC | 6th | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
2003 | Canada | WC | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
2006 | Canada | WC | 4th | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Totals | 25 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 26 |
Awards and achievements
Award | Year | |
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AJHL Rookie of the Year | 1996–97 | |
AJHL MVP | 1997–98 | |
AJHL champion | 1997–98 | |
All-CCHA Rookie Team | 1998–99 | |
Rookie of the Year
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1998–99 | |
AHCA West Second-Team All-American | 1999–2000 | |
IIHF World Championship gold medal
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2003 | [35] |
See also
- Notable families in the NHL
References
- ^ a b c Sandor, Steven (1 October 2013). "Growing Up Comrie". Edify. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
- ^ "Mike Comrie Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com".
- ^ "Comrie nets OT goal, Oilers even series with Stars". USA Today. Associated Press. 2008-08-21. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- ^ Neil Milbert (2001-01-02). "Comrie's Jump To Junior A Bonus". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2013-06-05.
- ^ Michael Farber (2008-08-21). "Skating Through A Loophole". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- ^ Edmonton Oilers Heritage Website (2008-08-21). "Mike Comrie—Hometown Hero". Edmonton Oilers Heritage Website. Archived from the original on 2010-12-08. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- ^ Comrie moves past Edmonton
- ^ Phoenix: He's public enemy No. 2[usurped]
- ^ CP (2008-08-21). "Comrie to be traded to the Ducks?". SportsRant.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-26. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
- ^ CBC.ca staff (2003-12-11). "Oilers' Comrie must pay for trade". CBC.ca. Retrieved 2003-12-11.
- ^ Tim Panaccio (2008-08-21). "Bumped around, he's settled in with Ottawa". The Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- ^ "Hockey World". Archived from the original on 2011-08-17. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
- ^ Eric Duhatschek (2005-04-05). "Souray stays in Sweden for long haul". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on December 26, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
Souray came over in November along with the Phoenix Coyotes' Mike Comrie. Both signed with Farjestads during the first transfer window in the Swedish season. Comrie lasted only about 10 games and left at the beginning of December.
- ^ TSN.ca staff (2006-08-04). "Coyotes sign Comrie to one-year deal". TSN.ca. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- ^ Ken Warren (2007-07-06). "Islanders land Comrie, Guerin". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- International Herald-Tribune. 2008-02-26. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
- ^ "Islanders trade Comrie to Ottawa". Associated Press. 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ^ Oilers sign Mike Comrie
- ^ Panthers vs. Oilers 18/09/2009 Archived 2012-03-16 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Oilers not planning on re-signing Comrie". Sportsnet.ca. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
- ^ Penguins sign Forward Mike Comrie
- ^ Fred Comrie - 1973 NHL Amateur Draft - 8th Round
- ^ "Penguins open Consol Energy Center with 5-1 exhibition win". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. 2010-10-23. Archived from the original on 2010-09-27. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
- ^ "Former Oiler, Senator Comrie retires after 10 NHL seasons". Archived from the original on 2012-02-13.
- ^ http://jets.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=90293 Winnipeg Jets 2013 Draft Selections & Transactions
- ^ "Ty Comrie". www.thescoutingnews.com. 2010-03-16. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
- ^ Catherine Donaldson-Evans (2010-02-19). "Hilary Duff Engaged to Hockey Player Beau". People magazine. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ^ "Hilary Duff is Engaged". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2010-02-19.
- ^ Gena Oppenheim (2010-08-14). "OK! Exclusive: Hilary Duff & Mike Comrie Tie the Knot". OK!. Archived from the original on 2010-08-16. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ "Welcome to the World Luca Cruz Comrie". Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- ^ Tan, Michelle (January 10, 2014). "Hilary Duff Separates from Mike Comrie". People.com. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ^ Finn, Natalie (February 20, 2015). "Hilary Duff Files for Divorce From Mike Comrie a Year After Separation: Report". E!. United States: eonline.com. NBCUniversal. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ^ "Judge finalizes Hilary Duff's divorce from Mike Comrie". CTV News. February 3, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ Eliteprospects.com - Mike Comrie
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
- Mike Comrie's Motivational Quotes