Mike Komisarek
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| Position | Defenseman |
| Shoots | Right |
| Nickname | komi |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 241 lb (110 kg) |
| NHL Team | Montreal Canadiens |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | January 19, 1982, West Islip, NY, US |
| NHL Draft | 7th overall, 2001 Montreal Canadiens |
| Pro Career | 2002 – present |
Mike Komisarek, born on January 19, 1982 in West Islip, New York, is a professional ice hockey player hailing from Long Island. He currently plays as a defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.
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[edit] Playing career
[edit] Amateur years
He began playing competitively on Long Island, NY, but soon he outgrew the competition around him. He then played for the New England Jr Coyotes of the EJHL. He was then picked up by USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. From there he was awarded a full athletic scholarship to the University of Michigan where he played along side fellow Long Islander, Eric Nystrom, who was drafted by the Calgary Flames.
[edit] Professional career
After two impressive seasons at the University of Michigan (CCHA), he was selected in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft (1st Round, 7th Overall) by the Montreal Canadiens. He is a defenseman and is known for his strength and physical play. He is listed at 6'4" and 240lbs. Komisarek played his first NHL game in the 2002-2003 season with the Montreal Canadiens.
Mike Komisarek has made a career out of being a rough, mean, hard-hitting stay-at-home defenseman. As such, he seldom contributes offensivly. In fact, it took him over 123 games to score his first NHL goal, vs the Washington Capitals on March 20, 2006, where he was named the first star of the game. Nonetheless, his willingness to stand up for his teammates and his hard-hitting style have made him a fan favourite in the Bell Center. Plays most nights with star defenseman Andrei Markov, with whom he forms a successful pairing. As he matures more as a well-rounded player, his offensive game should pick itself up, but, for the time being, he will be known as a solid, stay-at-home defenseman.
Along with his natural goal scoring ability, Mike Komisarek is a consistent contributor on the penalty kill, with two short-handed goals in the 2006-2007 season. Because of his stellar play and solid checking, third in the NHL in checks in 2006-2007, he has earned the nickname "Komi" from his die-hard Montreal fans. Komi plays hard day-in and day-out and never gives up.
[edit] Awards
[edit] Records
[edit] Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2000-01 | Michigan Wolverines | CCHA | 41 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 77 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2001-02 | Michigan Wolverines | CCHA | 39 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 68 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2002-03 | Hamilton Bulldogs | AHL | 56 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 79 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 60 | ||
| 2002-03 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2003-04 | Hamilton Bulldogs | AHL | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 47 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2003-04 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 46 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||
| 2004-05 | Hamilton Bulldogs | AHL | 20 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
| 2005-06 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 73 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 116 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| NHL totals | 140 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 178 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | ||||
[edit] International play
Played for the United States in:
- 2000 World Junior Championships (Under 18)
- 2001 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- 2002 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- 2006 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships
[edit] International Statistics
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | United States | WJC18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2001 | United States | WJC | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | United States | WJC | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 2006 | United States | WC | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
[edit] References
Categories: 1982 births | Living people | American ice hockey players | Hamilton Bulldogs players | Ice hockey people from New York | Montreal Canadiens draft picks | Montreal Canadiens players | Michigan Wolverines ice hockey players | National Hockey League first round draft picks | People from Long Island | Polish-Americans
