Mike Hordy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mike Hordy |
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| Born | October 10, 1956 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | New York Islanders | ||
| NHL Draft | 86th overall, 1976 New York Islanders |
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| WHA Draft | 82nd overall, 1976 Houston Aeros |
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| Playing career | 1976–1985 | ||
Michael Hordy was born on October 10, 1956, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian who used to play professional ice hockey. Michael played as a defence player. He spent most of his career in different minor hockey leagues. He also played eleven games in the top league, the National Hockey League (NHL), for the New York Islanders.
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Michael Hordy's Hockey Journey
Michael Hordy started his hockey career playing for the Thunder Bay Hurricanes in 1973. He then moved on to play for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the OMJHL (now called the Ontario Hockey League). He was a strong player for the Greyhounds, scoring many points from his defence position.
Becoming a Professional Player
In 1976, Michael was chosen in the NHL draft by the New York Islanders. He was the 86th player picked overall. He was also drafted by the Houston Aeros in the WHA (World Hockey Association) draft that same year.
Michael began his professional career in the 1976-1977 season. He played for teams like the Fort Worth Texans in the CHL (Central Hockey League) and the Muskegon Mohawks in the IHL (International Hockey League). He was known for helping his team score goals and for getting penalty minutes.
Time in the NHL
Even though he was drafted by the Islanders, Michael spent most of his time playing in the minor leagues. He played two games for the New York Islanders during the 1978-1979 NHL season. He then played nine more games for them in the 1979-1980 season. In total, he played eleven NHL games.
Success in Minor Leagues
Michael Hordy had a very successful time with the Indianapolis Checkers in the CHL. He played for them from 1979 to 1982. During his time with the Checkers, the team won the Turner Cup, which is the championship trophy for the CHL. They won it in both 1981 and 1982. Michael was a key player in these championship wins.
Playing Overseas and Retirement
After his time in North America, Michael played one season in Switzerland. He joined the Grasshopper Club Zürich in the Swiss League (NLB) for the 1982-1983 season. He continued to score points there.
He returned to North America to play for the Maine Mariners in the American Hockey League (AHL). He played two seasons with them, from 1983 to 1985. Michael Hordy retired from professional hockey in 1985.
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