Mike Blunden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mike Blunden |
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Blunden with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2009
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| Born | December 15, 1986 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Montreal Canadiens Tampa Bay Lightning Ottawa Senators HC Bolzano Schwenninger Wild Wings |
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| NHL Draft | 43rd overall, 2005 Chicago Blackhawks |
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| Playing career | 2006–2020 | ||
Michael Charles Blunden (born December 15, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a winger. Mike Blunden played in over 100 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for teams like the Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Chicago Blackhawks.
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Mike Blunden's Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
Mike Blunden was chosen by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 43rd player picked overall. Before that, he played for the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
After his time with the Otters, Blunden signed his first professional contract. This was with the Chicago Blackhawks on May 24, 2006. He even played a few games for the Blackhawks' minor league team, the Norfolk Admirals, in the AHL playoffs that year.
Making it to the NHL
Blunden made his big debut in the NHL during the 2006–07 season. He played 9 games for the Blackhawks. Sadly, his season ended early because of a shoulder injury in December 2006.
On January 10, 2009, Blunden was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He then moved to the Montreal Canadiens on July 7, 2011. The Canadiens re-signed him for another year in 2012.
Playing for More Teams
After leaving the Canadiens, Blunden signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 1, 2014. He played two regular season games with them. He also played many games for their minor league team, the Syracuse Crunch, scoring 13 goals and 22 points.
In 2015, the Lightning signed him again for another year. After two years with the Lightning, Blunden joined the Ottawa Senators on July 1, 2016. He started with their minor league team, the Binghamton Senators. He made his debut for the Ottawa Senators on November 9, 2016.
Playing Overseas
After 13 years in North America, Blunden decided to play hockey in Europe. On July 18, 2018, he signed a one-year deal with HCB South Tyrol in Italy. This team plays in the EBEL. He did well there, scoring 33 points in 38 games.
After the playoffs in Italy, Blunden moved to Germany. He signed with the Schwenninger Wild Wings on April 3, 2019. He played for them until he retired in 2020.
About Mike Blunden
Mike Blunden was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on December 15, 1986. He comes from a family of hockey players. He has a sister named Jennifer. His two brothers, Stephen Blunden and Sean Blunden, also play hockey. Stephen has played in Australia for the CBR Brave. Sean played for the Concordia University team, the Concordia Stingers.
