Mike Mottau

Michael Joseph Mottau (born March 19, 1978) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the seventh round, 182nd overall, by the New York Rangers in the 1997 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Mottau was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but grew up in Avon, Massachusetts.

Mottau played four years of college hockey at Boston College, and was the recipient of the Hobey Baker Award for top men's collegiate hockey player during his senior season. He made his National Hockey League debut with the Rangers during the 2000–01 season. He played nineteen games with the Rangers over two seasons, and four with the Calgary Flames during the 2002–03 season. Mottau played four seasons in the American Hockey League before returning to the NHL in the 2007–08 season with the New Jersey Devils. On September 28, 2010, Mottau signed a two-year deal with the New York Islanders.

On February 27, 2012, Mottau was traded with Brian Rolston to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Yannick Riendeau and Marc Cantin.

With the 2012–13 NHL lockout negating his chance of an NHL contract, Mottau was signed to a professional try-out deal with the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL on December 7, 2012. Mottau produced 7 assists in 16 games before he was released at the conclusion of the lockout to sign a one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 13, 2013.

On July 5, 2013 the Florida Panthers Executive VP & General Manager Dale Tallon announced that the club has agreed to terms with D Mike Mottau on a one-year, two way contract.

On August 19, 2014, Mottau announced his retirement. Following his retirement, Mottau has worked as a Business Development Manager for Sunrise Erectors. Guitarist Eddie Mottau is his uncle.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 1998 United States WJC 5th 7 2 2 4 4 1999 United States WC 6th 3 2 1 3 0 2000 United States WC 5th 7 0 1 1 0 2003 United States WC 13th 6 0 1 1 0 Junior totals 7 2 2 4 4 Senior totals 16 2 3 5 0

Awards and honors Award Year College All-Hockey East Rookie Team 1996–97 All-Hockey East First Team 1997–98, 1999–00 AHCA East Second-Team All-American 1997–98 Hockey East All-Tournament Team 1998, 2000 All-NCAA All-Tournament Team 1998, 2000 All-Hockey East Second Team 1998–99 AHCA East First-Team All-American 1999, 2000 Walter Brown Award 1999 HE Best Defensive Defenseman 2000 HE Player of the Year 2000 Hobey Baker Award 2000 AHL All-Rookie Team 2001 All-Star 2001, 2002, 2006