Michael Sgarbossa is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in the sport. He was born on July 25, 1992, in Campbellville, Ontario, Canada. Sgarbossa began his hockey career playing for the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 2008. He played for the team for four seasons, from 2008 to 2012, and was a key player for them during his time there.
In 2012, Sgarbossa was signed as a free agent by the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Sharks' minor league affiliate, the Worcester Sharks, for the 2012-2013 season. Sgarbossa then went on to play for several other minor league teams, including the Lake Erie Monsters, the San Antonio Rampage, and the Springfield Thunderbirds.
In 2016, Sgarbossa was traded to the Florida Panthers organization. He played for the Panthers' minor league affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, for the 2016-2017 season. Sgarbossa then made his NHL debut with the Panthers on December 22, 2016, in a game against the Detroit Red Wings. He played in a total of 10 games for the Panthers during the 2016-2017 season, scoring one goal and one assist.
Sgarbossa was then traded to the Anaheim Ducks organization in 2017. He played for the Ducks' minor league affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, for the 2017-2018 season. Sgarbossa was called up to the Ducks for a brief stint during the season, playing in two games and recording one assist.
In 2018, Sgarbossa signed with the Washington Capitals organization. He played for the Capitals' minor league affiliate, the Hershey Bears, for the 2018-2019 season. Sgarbossa had a strong season with the Bears, scoring 30 goals and 33 assists in 72 games.
Sgarbossa then signed with the Manitoba Moose, the minor league affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets, for the 2019-2020 season. He had another strong season, scoring 20 goals and 28 assists in 58 games.
Sgarbossa continued to play for the Moose during the 2020-2021 season, which was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He played in 22 games, scoring six goals and 10 assists.
Overall, Sgarbossa has had a successful career in professional ice hockey. He has played for several different minor league teams and has had brief stints in the NHL. Sgarbossa is known for his offensive skills and has been a consistent scorer throughout his career.
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