Mike McPhee was a professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on July 14, 1960, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. McPhee began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Verdun Juniors. He played for the team for three seasons, from 1977 to 1980, and was a consistent scorer during his time there.
In 1980, McPhee was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round, 22nd overall. He made his NHL debut with the Canadiens in the 1983-84 season and quickly established himself as a reliable forward. McPhee was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals. He was a key player on the Canadiens' Stanley Cup-winning team in 1986, scoring 10 points in 20 playoff games.
McPhee played for the Canadiens for eight seasons, from 1983 to 1991. During his time with the team, he was a consistent scorer, with his best season coming in 1987-88 when he scored 31 goals and 60 points. He was also a valuable penalty killer and was known for his defensive abilities.
In 1991, McPhee was traded to the Minnesota North Stars. He played for the team for two seasons, from 1991 to 1993, and was a key player on the team's run to the Stanley Cup Final in 1991. McPhee scored 11 points in 23 playoff games that year, helping the North Stars reach the final before losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
McPhee finished his NHL career with the New York Islanders, playing for the team for one season in 1993-94. He retired from professional hockey after that season, having played in 796 NHL games and scoring 192 goals and 204 assists for 396 points.
After retiring from hockey, McPhee worked as a scout for the Dallas Stars and later became the director of player personnel for the Minnesota Wild. He was also inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame in 2000.
Overall, Mike McPhee had a successful career in the NHL, playing for three different teams and winning a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens. He was known for his physical play, defensive abilities, and scoring touch, and was a valuable player on every team he played for.
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