Mike Veisor facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mike Veisor
Veisor in 1973
Born	(1952-08-25) August 25, 1952 (age 72) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
Played for	Chicago Black Hawks Hartford Whalers Winnipeg Jets
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	45th overall, 1972 Chicago Black Hawks
Playing career	1972–1984

Michael David Veisor, Sr. (born August 25, 1952) is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1973 to 1984. People said he was "one of the most agile goaltenders around" and played "like a trapeze artist."

Mike Veisor's Early Life and Hockey

Mike Veisor was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. When he was young, he played in the 1963 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. This is a big event for young hockey players.

Joining the NHL

In 1972, Mike was chosen in the NHL Amateur Draft. He was the 45th player picked overall. He started his NHL career with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1973. Mike was the second Jewish goalie to play in the NHL. He had hoped to be the first, but another player named Ross Brooks played before him.

Teams Mike Played For

Besides the Chicago Black Hawks, Mike also played for two other NHL teams:

• The Hartford Whalers
• The Winnipeg Jets

He stopped playing professional hockey after the 1984 season.

What Mike Does Now

Today, Mike Veisor works at Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut. He is the manager of the ice rink there.

Mike's son, Michael David Veisor, Jr., also played hockey. He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 1991. Mike Jr. played college and minor-league hockey, but he did not play in the NHL.

Awards and Honors

Mike Veisor received an award during his career:

See also

• List of select Jewish ice hockey players