Mike Buchanan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mike Buchanan |
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Buchanan from 1957 Michiganensian
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| Born | March 1, 1932 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | January 3, 2017 (aged 84) White Rock, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Playing career | 1951–1954 1956–1958 |
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Michael Murray Buchanan (born March 1, 1932 – died January 3, 2017) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played as a defenceman, which is a player who helps protect the team's goal. Michael Buchanan played one game in the famous National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks.
Michael Buchanan's Hockey Journey
Before he played in the NHL, Michael Buchanan played for a few different teams. He played 49 games with the Galt Black Hawks in a league called the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA). He also played 2 games with the St. Louis Flyers in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Playing in the NHL
Michael Buchanan played his one and only game in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1951-52 hockey season. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks. Even though he didn't score any points in that game, it was a big achievement to play in the NHL.
College Hockey and Later Career
After his time with the Black Hawks, Buchanan spent two years playing for the Fort Wayne Komets in the International Hockey League (IHL). He then decided to go to college. He enrolled at the University of Michigan. There, he played hockey for the Michigan Wolverines for two years.
While playing for the Wolverines, he was recognized as a top player. He was named to the NCAA West First All-American Team. This means he was considered one of the best college hockey players in his region.
Michael Buchanan first retired from playing hockey in 1954. However, he later returned to the ice for one more season. He played for the Wembley Lions in the British National League (BNL). He then retired for good in 1958.
