Mike Ramsey

Biography

Mike Ramsey is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 1,000 games. He was born on December 3, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and began his hockey career playing for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Ramsey was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 1979 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut in the 1980-81 season. He quickly established himself as a reliable defenseman and was known for his strong defensive play and physicality on the ice.

Throughout his career, Ramsey played for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings. He was a member of the Sabres for the majority of his career, playing with the team for 14 seasons. During his time with the Sabres, Ramsey was part of the team that made it to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1999, although they ultimately lost to the Dallas Stars.

In addition to his NHL career, Ramsey also represented the United States in international competition. He played for Team USA in the 1984, 1987, and 1991 Canada Cup tournaments, as well as the 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics. Ramsey was also a member of the 1996 World Cup of Hockey team that won the tournament.

Ramsey retired from professional hockey in 1997 after playing in 1,070 NHL games and recording 79 goals and 266 assists for a total of 345 points. He was known for his strong defensive play and was a key player on many successful teams throughout his career.

After retiring from playing, Ramsey went on to work as an assistant coach for several NHL teams, including the Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, and Florida Panthers. He also served as an assistant coach for the United States men's national ice hockey team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

In 2014, Ramsey was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the sport both as a player and a coach. He remains a respected figure in the hockey world and is remembered for his strong defensive play and leadership on and off the ice.

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