The guy was a great player but unfortunately, Mike will often be remembered as the rebuttal answer to idiots who say hockey is a Whites only sport. Alongside Georges Laraque, Jarome Ignila, Anson Carter, Donald Brashear, Maxime Fortunus, Willie O’Ree and Hall-of-Famer Grant Fuhr.
He definitely will be in my heart as a great American-born player, a strong defensive forward and a contender for the Hobey Baker, the most prestigious college hockey trophy. OK, it’s the Heisman of hockey if you have no idea.
I hope he goes into coaching next.