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Mike Polich

b. 1952

American ice hockey player

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Born 1952. Mike Polich is an American ice hockey player.

Michael John Polich (born December 19, 1952) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played 226 games in the National Hockey League from 1977 to 1981. He won the Stanley Cup in 1977 with the Montreal Canadiens and played in the 1981 Stanley Cup Finals with the Minnesota North Stars.

Playing career Polich was a college hockey star for the University of Minnesota and also played for Team USA at the 1974 and 1975 Ice Hockey World Championship tournaments before signing a free agent contract with the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL in 1975. Polich spent most of the next three seasons in Canadiens system with their farm team the Nova Scotia Voyageurs of the American Hockey League, but he did get his name on the Stanley Cup in 1977 as a reserve on the Canadiens' championship winning team. He also played for Team USA in the inaugural 1976 Canada Cup tournament. Polich's NHL career finally took off after he signed for the Minnesota North Stars in 1978 where he became an accomplished defensive specialist and penalty killer. He finally retired in 1981 after three years as a regular North Star.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM 1974 United States WC-B 7 7 5 12 β€” 1975 United States WC 10 2 5 7 34 1976 United States CC 5 1 1 2 4 Senior totals 22 10 11 21 β€”

Awards and honors Award Year All-NCAA All-Tournament Team 1974 All-WCHA First Team 1974–75 AHCA West All-American 1974–75

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University of Minnesota
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Michael John Polich

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Polich?

American ice hockey player

When was Mike Polich born?

Mike Polich was born on 19 December 1952 in Hibbing.

What is Mike Polich's occupation?

Mike Polich is an ice hockey player.

What nationality is Mike Polich?

Mike Polich is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Mike Polich

Β· Wikidata: Q6848409

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