Mike Peluso (ice hockey, born 1974)

Mike "Loose" Peluso (born September 2, 1974) is an American former professional ice hockey right winger who played 38 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers.

Mike Peluso
Born (1974-09-02) September 2, 1974
Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 208 lb (94 kg; 14 st 12 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Philadelphia Flyers
National team  United States
NHL Draft 253rd overall, 1994
Calgary Flames
Playing career 1998–2004

Playing career

He was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 10th round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. He spent most of his career in the minor leagues, although he did see short amounts of time in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers.

Peluso represented Team USA at the World Championships in Russia in 2000.

He retired after the 2003–04 NHL season.

Personal life

Peluso is the younger cousin of Stanley Cup champion Mike Peluso, who also played for Chicago.

Mike was the head hockey coach at Bismarck High School, where he coached the team to their first ever state title. He coached BHS for 11 seasons bringing them to the state title game 6 times.

Peluso is also a professional fisherman and a full-time guide in North Dakota.

Awards and honors
Award Year
USHL Clark Cup Champion 1992–93
USHL Clark Cup Champion 1993–94
All-WCHA Rookie Team 1994–95
All-WCHA Third Team 1995–96
All-WCHA Second Team 1996–97
All-WCHA Third Team 1997–98
AHL All-Star Game 2000
AHL All-Star Game 2003
Inducted into Bismarck High School Hall of Fame 2007
Inducted into University of Minnesota Duluth Hall of Fame 2016
  • Inducted into the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame 2020
  • Holds the North Dakota high school single-season scoring record with 99 points in 23 games.
  • First Bismarck native to play in any of the four major North American sports leagues.
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