Mike Krushelnyski is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 15 seasons. He was born on April 27, 1960, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Krushelnyski began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Victoria Cougars in 1977. He played for the Cougars for three seasons before being drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
Krushelnyski made his NHL debut with the Bruins in the 1981-82 season. He played for the Bruins for three seasons before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers in 1984. It was with the Oilers that Krushelnyski had the most success in his career. He played on a line with Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri, and helped the Oilers win three Stanley Cup championships in 1985, 1987, and 1988.
After six seasons with the Oilers, Krushelnyski was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 1990. He played for the Kings for three seasons before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1993. Krushelnyski played for the Maple Leafs for one season before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings in 1994. He played for the Red Wings for one season before retiring from professional hockey in 1995.
Throughout his career, Krushelnyski was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions. He played both center and left wing, and was often used on the penalty kill. He was also known for his physical play and willingness to drop the gloves when necessary.
In total, Krushelnyski played in 897 NHL games, scoring 241 goals and 328 assists for 569 points. He also played in 123 playoff games, scoring 30 goals and 47 assists for 77 points. After retiring from hockey, Krushelnyski went on to work as a coach and scout for various teams, including the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings.
Overall, Mike Krushelnyski had a successful career in the NHL, winning three Stanley Cup championships and playing for five different teams. He was a versatile player who was known for his physical play and ability to contribute in all areas of the game.
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