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Mike Comrie

Mike Comrie is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre born in Edmonton, Alberta.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Mike Comrie is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre from Edmonton, Alberta. He played 13 seasons in the NHL for six teams and retired in 2012 after hip surgery.

What it is

Mike Comrie played centre in the NHL from 2000 to 2012. He was drafted 91st overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 1999 and went on to play for the Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, and Pittsburgh Penguins. In 589 regular-season games, he scored 168 goals and 197 assists for 365 points.

Key details

Comrie was a two-time 30-goal scorer in the NHL. He also represented Canada internationally, winning a gold medal at the 2002 IIHF World Championship. His career was cut short by hip problems; he retired in early 2012 after a third hip surgery.

Why it matters

Comrie is a notable Canadian-born player who came up through the Edmonton Oilers system and had a solid NHL career. His international gold medal and his journey through multiple teams highlight the ups and downs of a professional hockey career in Canada.

In short

  • Played 589 NHL games, scoring 365 points.
  • Two-time 30-goal scorer.
  • Won gold with Canada at the 2002 World Championship.
  • Retired in 2012 due to hip injuries.
Canadian angle

Comrie is a Canadian-born player from Edmonton, Alberta, and he represented Canada internationally, including at the 2002 IIHF World Championship.

Quick questions

Who is Mike Comrie?
Mike Comrie is a Canadian former NHL centre from Edmonton, Alberta, who played for six teams over 13 seasons.
Which NHL teams did Mike Comrie play for?
He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Why did Mike Comrie retire?
He retired in 2012 after hip problems led to a third hip surgery.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Comrie
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, NHL teams, retirement details, and overall career overview.
  2. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/c/comrimi01.html
    Supports: Career NHL games played and season/career statistics.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/bio/_/id/1070/mike-comrie
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, position, and draft information.
  4. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/comrie-retires-from-nhl-after-3rd-hip-surgery-1.1197733
    Supports: Retirement after hip surgery, NHL teams, career totals, and 2002 World Championship gold medal.
  5. StatMuse — https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/player/mike-comrie-1257
    Supports: Career totals, games played, and summary career profile.