Mike Torchia Ice hockey player

Mike Torchia (born February 23, 1972 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired professional ice hockey goalie who played six games in the National Hockey League for the Dallas Stars during the 1994–95 NHL season.Torchia was drafted 74th overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. In his six career NHL games, he registered a record of three wins, two losses, and one tie with a GAA of 3.30 and an .895 Save Percentage.Torchia actually played on the same backyard rink with future NHL superstar Eric Lindros growing up as a kid in Toronto. After his NHL career, he went on to play in several minor leagues, as well as playing some hockey in Europe.Torchia is currently a commentator for the Kitchener Rangers on Rogers Cable 20 (2008).

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 23, 1972
Birth place
Ontario , Toronto , Canada
Height (meters)1.8034
Weight (Kilograms)102.06

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Ice hockey player

Career start1992
Career end2006
draft74th overall
draft team
Minnesota North Stars
draft year1991
former team
Manchester Storm
Peoria Rivermen (ECHL)
Portland Pirates
Guildford Flames
Milwaukee Admirals
Baltimore Bandits
HC Asiago
Dallas Stars
Orlando Solar Bears (IHL)
Hampton Roads Admirals
Kalamazoo Wings (1974–2000)
Fort Wayne Komets
Sheffield Steelers
Birmingham Bulls
San Antonio Dragons
position
Goaltender
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Mike Torchia on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.ihjuk.co.uk/All_Stars/00_01.htm