Michael Davies (ice hockey)

Michael Davies (born December 10, 1986) is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently with UK EIHL side Sheffield Steelers, having most recently played for EHC Black Wings Linz of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL).

Michael Davies
Born (1986-12-10) December 10, 1986
Chesterfield, Missouri, USA
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shoots Right
EIHL team
Former teams		 Sheffield Steelers
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Chicago Wolves
Düsseldorfer EG
Hamburg Freezers
Augsburger Panther
EHC Black Wings Linz
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2010–present

Playing career

Prior to turning professional, Davies played for St. Louis Heartland Eagles of the USHL, the Springfield Jr. Blues of the NAHL where he won Rookie of the Year, and the Lincoln Stars of the USHL. Davies attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison where he played four seasons of college hockey with the NCAA Division I Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey team.[1] He played professionally in the American Hockey League with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and the Chicago Wolves.

On May 23, 2014, after 205 games played in the AHL, Davies signed his first contract abroad, agreeing to a one-year deal with Düsseldorfer EG of the German DEL.[2] In the 2014–15 season, Davies was limited to 23 games due to injury, however performed at an elite level to contribute with 29 points.

On June 15, 2015, Davies opted to continue in the DEL, signing a one-year contract with the Hamburg Freezers.[3] After one year with the Freezers, he moved on to fellow DEL side Augsburger Panther, signing a one-year deal in April 2016.[4]

In the 2018–19 season, Davies moved to the neighbouring Austrian Hockey League (EBEL) signing a one-year contract with EHC Black Wings Linz. He contributed with 30 points through 39 games before leaving the club at the conclusion of their quarterfinal playoff defeat.[5]

In June 2019, Davies moved to the UK to sign for EIHL side Sheffield Steelers.[6]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2003–04 St. Louis Heartland Eagles USHL 2 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2004–05 Springfield Jr. Blues NAHL 56 30 27 57 67 — — — — —
2005–06 Lincoln Stars USHL 51 28 43 71 48 9 4 3 7 10
2006–07 University of Wisconsin WCHA 41 11 13 24 32 — — — — —
2007–08 University of Wisconsin WCHA 39 13 11 24 40 — — — — —
2008–09 University of Wisconsin WCHA 34 10 13 23 20 — — — — —
2009–10 University of Wisconsin WCHA 41 20 32 52 30 — — — — —
2009–10 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL — — — — — 3 0 0 0 0
2010–11 Gwinnett Gladiators ECHL 8 2 5 7 6 — — — — —
2010–11 Chicago Wolves AHL 49 8 12 20 8 — — — — —
2011–12 Chicago Wolves AHL 53 11 12 23 22 5 0 1 1 0
2012–13 Chicago Wolves AHL 57 15 10 25 34 — — — — —
2012–13 Kalamazoo Wings ECHL 2 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2013–14 Chicago Wolves AHL 46 13 18 31 10 9 1 3 4 2
2014–15 Düsseldorfer EG DEL 23 8 21 29 16 12 3 4 7 4
2015–16 Hamburg Freezers DEL 52 10 12 22 18 — — — — —
2016–17 Augsburger Panther DEL 49 11 31 42 14 3 0 1 1 0
2017–18 Augsburger Panther DEL 39 10 14 24 8 — — — — —
2018–19 EHC Black Wings Linz EBEL 39 16 14 30 53 6 1 2 3 2
2019–20 Sheffield Steelers EIHL 41 13 26 39 28 — — — — —
AHL totals 205 47 52 99 74 17 1 4 5 2

Awards and honors
Award Year
NAHL
Rookie of the Year 2004–05 [7]
College
WCHA Third All-Star Team 2009–10 [8]
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References
  1. "Gladiators Forward Davies Called up to AHL Chicago". OurSportsCentral.com. February 3, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  2. "DEG confirms Davies, Mondt and Daxlberger" (in German). Düsseldorfer EG. May 23, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  3. "Scorer Michael Davies strengthen's the offense" (in German). Hamburg Freezers. June 15, 2015. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  4. "Michael Davies wird ein Panther - News - Augsburger Panther". www.aev-panther.de. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  5. "First roster decisions at the Black Wings" (in German). EHC Black Wings Linz. March 28, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  6. "Steelers Add Michael Davies to the Roster".
  7. "Wolves Sign Former Wisconsin Badger Davies". OurSports Central.com. October 1, 2010. Retrieved October 1, 2010.
  8. "Hockey Awards & Achievements - NCAA (WCHA) Third All-Star Team". EliteProspects.com. December 15, 2010. Retrieved May 17, 2013.


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