Michael William Comrie(born September 11, 1980) is a Canadian former professionalice hockeyplayer.During his 13-yearNational Hockey League(NHL) career he played with theEdmonton Oilers,Philadelphia Flyers,Phoenix Coyotes,Ottawa Senators,New York Islanders,and thePittsburgh Penguins.He retired in early 2012 after undergoing hip surgery for the third time.[1]
| Mike Comrie | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Comrie with theEdmonton Oilersin 2009 | |||
| Born |
September 11, 1980 Edmonton,Alberta,Canada | ||
| 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 |
 Canada | ||
| NHL draft |
91st overall,1999 Edmonton Oilers | ||
| Playing career | 2000–2011 | ||
Playing career
editMike Comrie was born and raised inEdmonton,Alberta,and attendedJasper Place High School.[citation needed]As a youth, he played in the 1993Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournamentwith aminor ice hockeyteam from the Whitemud region ofEdmonton,Alberta.[2]He was drafted in the third round, ninety-first overall, in the1999 NHL Entry Draftby his hometownEdmonton Oilersout of theUniversity of Michigan.He would go on to the CanadianWestern Hockey Leaguefor 37 games before being called up to play for theEdmonton Oilers[3]
Edmonton Oilers
editComrie left theWestern Hockey League(WHL)'sKootenay Icemidway 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 byMike 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
editAfter 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 the2003–04 season.The Oilers then-General Manager,Kevin Lowe,was reportedly willing to trade Comrie to the Anaheim Ducks forCorey Perryand 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 thePhiladelphia Flyersin December 2003, forJeff Woywitka,a first round selection in 2004 (Rob Schremp) and a third round selection in 2005 (Danny Syvret).[13]
Philadelphia Flyers and Phoenix Coyotes
editComrie played only 21 games for Philadelphia before being traded to thePhoenix CoyotesforSean Burke,Branko Radivojevic,and the rights toBen Eager.
During the2004–05 NHL lockout,he signed withFärjestad BKof theElitserienand played ten games with them, before leaving in December 2004.[14]Following an agreement made in July 2005, between the NHL andNHLPAmembers to resume hockey operations and play, Comrie would return to the Coyotes for the2005–06 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 theOttawa Senatorsin exchange for Senators prospectAlexei Kaigorodov.
Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders
edit
Comrie scored his first goal for the Senators versus the Boston Bruins on January 9, 2007 atScotiabank PlaceinOttawa,Ontario.Whenever Comrie scored a goal atScotiabank Place,his goal song was "Black Gloves" by the Belgian bandGoose.He helped Ottawa throughout the playoffs despite having an injured shoulder that required local anesthetic to numb the pain, this prevented him from reaching down to tie his skates. The Senators made it to theStanley Cup Finals,losing to theAnaheim Ducks,in a 4–1 series decision. Prior to the loss, the Senators eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins,New Jersey Devils,andBuffalo Sabresall in five games.
On July 5, 2007, Mike Comrie signed a one-year contract worth $3.375 million with theNew York Islandersas 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, withChris Campoli,in exchange forDean McAmmondand aSan Jose Sharks2009 first round draft pick.[18]
Return to the Oilers
editOn 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 upcoming2009–10 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 bySam Gagner.
Comrie made his return to Edmonton a night to remember, in a 4–0 pre-season win over theFlorida Panthers,on September 18, 2009. Comrie assisted on all four of the goals scored and registered a fight, squaring off with the Panthers'Eric Himelfarb,to which Comrie received a standing ovation from theRexall Placecrowd, who promptly chanted his name as he took his place inside the penalty box.[20]
On November 17, Comrie was placed on the NHL long term injury reserve list withmononucleosisand 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 theCarolina 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
editOn September 3, 2010, Mike Comrie signed a one-year contract worth $500,000 with thePittsburgh Penguins,[22]joining the franchise that drafted his uncle Fred, in 1973.[23]On September 22, 2010, Comrie scored the very first goal inside of the newConsol Energy Center,81 seconds into the Penguins' 5-1 exhibition game victory over theDetroit Red Wings.[24]Due to a nagging hip injury, Comrie was sidelined for much of the regular season. He scored his first goal as a Penguin during their 82nd and final game of the season, on an emptyAtlanta Thrashersnet. It was the last goal scored in Thrashers's homePhilips Arenabeforethe team relocated to Winnipegin the off season.
Retirement
editAfter undergoing hip surgery for the third time, Comrie retired from hockey on February 13, 2012.[25][1]
Personal life
editComrie's father,Bill,and his uncles, Fred and John, are the founders ofThe Brickfurniture company, which was sold in 2012 for $700 million. Comrie's mother, Theresa, died of cancer in 1990. Comrie has two older siblings; a sister, Cathy, and a brother,Paul,who played with the Oilers briefly, before Mike was drafted by them. Comrie also has two hockey playing younger half-brothers from his father's second marriage,Eric,agoaltenderwho was selected by theWinnipeg Jetsin the2013 NHL Entry Draft[26]and Ty,[27]who plays center.[1]
Comrie began dating American actress/singerHilary Duffin the summer of 2007. The couple announced their engagement in February 2010,[28][29]and married on August 14, 2010 inSanta 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
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1995–96 | Edmonton Canadians | AMBHL | 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 | 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
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
edit| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| AJHLRookie of the Year | 1996–97 | |
| AJHL MVP | 1997–98 | |
| AJHL champion | 1997–98 | |
| All-CCHARookie Team | 1998–99 | |
| CCHARookie of the Year | 1998–99 | |
| AHCAWest Second-Team All-American | 1999–2000 | |
| IIHF World Championshipgold medal | 2003 | [35] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^abcSandor, Steven (1 October 2013)."Growing Up Comrie".Edify.Retrieved27 October2022.
- ^"Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA"(PDF).Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.2018.Retrieved2019-02-09.
- ^"Mike Comrie Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb".
- ^"Comrie nets OT goal, Oilers even series with Stars".USA Today.Associated Press. 2008-08-21.Retrieved2008-08-21.
- ^Neil Milbert (2001-01-02)."Comrie's Jump To Junior A Bonus".Chicago Tribune.Retrieved2013-06-05.
- ^Michael Farber (2008-08-21)."Skating Through A Loophole".Sports Illustrated.Archived fromthe originalon September 8, 2008.Retrieved2008-08-21.
- ^Edmonton Oilers Heritage Website (2008-08-21)."Mike Comrie—Hometown Hero".Edmonton Oilers Heritage Website. Archived fromthe originalon 2010-12-08.Retrieved2008-08-21.
- ^Comrie moves past Edmonton
- ^Phoenix: He's public enemy No. 2[usurped]
- ^CP (2008-08-21)."Comrie to be traded to the Ducks?".SportsRant. Archived fromthe originalon 2008-12-26.Retrieved2008-08-22.
- ^CBC.ca staff (2003-12-11)."Oilers' Comrie must pay for trade".CBC.ca.Retrieved2003-12-11.
- ^Tim Panaccio (2008-08-21)."Bumped around, he's settled in with Ottawa".The Inquirer.Retrieved2008-08-21.
- ^"Hockey World".Archived fromthe originalon 2011-08-17.Retrieved2011-04-02.
- ^Eric Duhatschek (2005-04-05)."Souray stays in Sweden for long haul".The Globe and Mail.Archived fromthe originalon December 26, 2008.Retrieved2008-08-16.
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 fromthe originalon 2007-09-29.Retrieved2007-10-11.
- ^Ken Warren (2007-07-06)."Islanders land Comrie, Guerin".Ottawa Citizen.Retrieved2007-10-11.
- ^"Mike Comrie signs 1-year, $4 million deal to stay with Islanders".International Herald-Tribune.2008-02-26.Retrieved2008-08-16.
- ^"Islanders trade Comrie to Ottawa".Associated Press. 2009-02-20.Retrieved2009-02-20.[dead link]
- ^Oilers sign Mike Comrie
- ^Panthers vs. Oilers 18/09/2009Archived2012-03-16 at theWayback Machine
- ^"Oilers not planning on re-signing Comrie".Sportsnet.ca. 2010-07-01.Retrieved2010-07-01.
- ^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 fromthe originalon 2010-09-27.Retrieved2010-09-23.
- ^"Former Oiler, Senator Comrie retires after 10 NHL seasons".Archived fromthe originalon 2012-02-13.
- ^http://jets.nhl /club/page.htm?id=90293Winnipeg Jets 2013 Draft Selections & Transactions
- ^"Ty Comrie".thescoutingnews. 2010-03-16.Retrieved2010-03-27.
- ^Catherine Donaldson-Evans (2010-02-19)."Hilary Duff Engaged to Hockey Player Beau".People magazine.Retrieved2010-02-19.
- ^"Hilary Duff is Engaged".Toronto Sun.Retrieved2010-02-19.
- ^Gena Oppenheim (2010-08-14)."OK! Exclusive: Hilary Duff & Mike Comrie Tie the Knot".OK!.Archived fromthe originalon 2010-08-16.Retrieved2010-08-14.
- ^"Welcome to the World Luca Cruz Comrie".Archived fromthe originalon 26 March 2012.Retrieved5 July2012.
- ^Tan, Michelle (January 10, 2014)."Hilary Duff Separates from Mike Comrie".People.Archived fromthe originalon January 10, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 10,2014.
- ^Finn, Natalie (February 20, 2015)."Hilary Duff Files for Divorce From Mike Comrie a Year After Separation: Report".E!.United States: eonline.NBCUniversal.RetrievedFebruary 20,2015.
- ^"Judge finalizes Hilary Duff's divorce from Mike Comrie".CTV News.February 3, 2016.RetrievedFebruary 3,2016.
- ^Eliteprospects - Mike Comrie
External links
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- Biographical information and career statistics fromNHL,orEliteprospects,orEurohockey,orHockey-Reference,orThe Internet Hockey Database
- Mike Comrie's Motivational Quotes