Michael Amadio is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Los Angeles Kings and the Ottawa Senators. He was born on May 13, 1996, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
Amadio began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the North Bay Battalion in the 2012-2013 season. He played for the Battalion for four seasons, scoring a total of 261 points in 263 games. In his final season with the Battalion, Amadio was named the team's captain and led them to the playoffs.
In 2015, Amadio was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the third round, 90th overall. He spent the next two seasons playing for the Kings' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Ontario Reign. In his first season with the Reign, Amadio scored 41 points in 68 games and was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team. He continued to improve in his second season, scoring 55 points in 68 games and helping the Reign reach the playoffs.
Amadio made his NHL debut with the Kings on October 26, 2017, and scored his first NHL goal on November 9, 2017, against the Boston Bruins. He played in a total of 37 games for the Kings in the 2017-2018 season, scoring four goals and six assists. In the following season, Amadio played in 43 games for the Kings, scoring six goals and seven assists.
In the 2019-2020 season, Amadio split his time between the Kings and the Reign. He played in 29 games for the Kings, scoring two goals and four assists, and 27 games for the Reign, scoring 22 points. In the 2020-2021 season, Amadio played in 25 games for the Kings, scoring one goal and two assists.
In March 2021, Amadio was traded to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Christian Wolanin. He played in 17 games for the Senators in the 2020-2021 season, scoring one goal and two assists. Amadio re-signed with the Senators for the 2021-2022 season and played in 25 games, scoring one goal and three assists.
Overall, Amadio has played in 146 NHL games, scoring 14 goals and 22 assists. He has also played in 181 AHL games, scoring 116 points. Amadio is known for his versatility, as he can play both center and wing positions. He is also a strong defensive player and penalty killer.
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