Shoots Left Role Ice hockey player Positions Winger Name Mike Zalewski Salary 925,000 USD (2014) | Playing career Weight 93 kg NHL Draft Undrafted Height 1.88 m Date joined 2014 | |
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Born August 18, 1992 (age 31)
New Hartford, NY, USA ( 1992-08-18 ) AHL team
Former teams Utica Comets
Vancouver Canucks Similar People Jim Benning, Henrik Sedin, Trevor Linden, Willie Desjardins, Doug Lidster | ||
Mike zalewski 2014 15 highlights
Michael Zalewski (born August 18, 1992) is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently under contract with the Straubing Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He previously played with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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- Mike zalewski 2014 15 highlights
- Rpi tv mike zalewski home goals 2013 14
- Playing career
- Personal
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Playing career
Prior to turning professional, Zalewski played one season with the Syracuse Stars of the EJHL. He was drafted 122nd overall by the Youngstown Phantoms in the USHL entry draft, but did not sign with the team. This was followed by two seasons in British Columbia with the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL. He then attended the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he played two seasons (2012–14) of NCAA Division I hockey with the RPI Engineers, registering 21 goals, 26 assists, 47 points, and 75 penalty minutes in 71 games.
On March 14, 2014, the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL signed Zalewski as a free agent to an entry-level contract. On April 12, 2014, Zalewski made his NHL debut skating 11:47 with the Vancouver Canucks in a 5-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
On July 8, 2015, with Zalewski unable to retain an NHL contract with the Canucks, he opted to remain within the organization by signing a one-year AHL contract with the Utica Comets, an affiliate.
On January 20, 2016, Zalewski signed a two-way, one year NHL contract with the Vancouver Canucks and subsequently was recalled the same day.
As a free agent, Zalewski left the Canucks organization after 3 full seasons, signing a one-year deal abroad with German outfit, the Straubing Tigers of the DEL, on July 17, 2017. In doing so, he linked up with his brother Steven Zalewski, who had become a member of the Tigers two years previously, after signing with the team on June 17, 2015.
Personal
One of Zalewski's brothers, Steven, plays professional hockey as well, including time with both New Jersey and San Jose of the NHL. Another brother, Rich, played professionally in the Southern Hockey League. One of his sisters, Annika, plays college hockey for Colgate.