Mike Ribeiro is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 16 seasons. He was born on February 10, 1980, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ribeiro began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in 1996. He played for the Huskies for three seasons, during which he scored 98 goals and 238 assists in 186 games.
In 1998, Ribeiro was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Canadiens in the 1999-2000 season and played for the team for six seasons. During his time with the Canadiens, Ribeiro established himself as a skilled playmaker and a reliable scorer. He scored 65 goals and 179 assists in 365 games with the Canadiens.
In 2006, Ribeiro was traded to the Dallas Stars, where he played for five seasons. He continued to be a productive player for the Stars, scoring 69 goals and 227 assists in 434 games. Ribeiro was known for his ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates and his strong offensive skills.
In 2012, Ribeiro was traded to the Washington Capitals, where he played for one season. He had a strong season with the Capitals, scoring 13 goals and 36 assists in 48 games. However, the Capitals did not re-sign him after the season, and he became a free agent.
Ribeiro signed with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2013 and played for the team for one season. He had a productive season with the Coyotes, scoring 16 goals and 31 assists in 80 games. However, the Coyotes did not re-sign him after the season, and he became a free agent again.
Ribeiro signed with the Nashville Predators in 2014 and played for the team for three seasons. He had a strong first season with the Predators, scoring 15 goals and 47 assists in 82 games. However, his production declined in his second and third seasons with the team, and he was eventually placed on waivers and sent to the AHL.
Ribeiro retired from professional hockey in 2017. He finished his NHL career with 228 goals and 565 assists in 1,074 games. He was known for his strong offensive skills, his ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates, and his playmaking ability. However, he also had a reputation for being a controversial player, with several off-ice incidents and disciplinary issues throughout his career.
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