Mike Commodore is a retired professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on November 7, 1979, in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
Commodore began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Fort Saskatchewan Traders in 1996. He played for several teams in the WHL before being drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the second round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Commodore made his NHL debut with the Devils in the 2000-2001 season, playing in 12 games. He spent the majority of the season with the Albany River Rats, the Devils' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. In the following season, Commodore played in 21 games for the Devils before being traded to the Calgary Flames.
Commodore played for the Flames for two seasons, from 2002 to 2004. He then signed with the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent in 2004. It was with the Hurricanes that Commodore had his most successful season, winning the Stanley Cup in 2006. He played a key role in the Hurricanes' playoff run, scoring two goals and six assists in 25 games.
After the Stanley Cup win, Commodore signed with the Ottawa Senators for the 2007-2008 season. He played for the Senators for one season before being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Commodore played for the Blue Jackets for two seasons, from 2008 to 2010.
Commodore's last NHL season was in 2011-2012, where he split time between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played in a total of 484 NHL games, scoring 23 goals and 81 assists.
Commodore was known for his physical play and his distinctive red hair and beard. He was also known for his sense of humor, often posting funny tweets and photos on social media.
After retiring from hockey, Commodore has been involved in various business ventures, including a clothing line and a brewery. He has also been a frequent guest on sports talk shows and podcasts.
In conclusion, Mike Commodore had a successful career as a professional ice hockey player, playing for several NHL teams over the course of a decade. He won a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 and was known for his physical play and sense of humor.
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