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He played in the National Hockey League for 17 seasons.
15 Interesting Facts About Michael Sillinger
A veteran center, he holds NHL records for playing with 12 different teams and being traded nine times over his 17-season career.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
15
Facts
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He was drafted 11th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.
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He played for a record 12 different NHL teams during his career.
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He won a Calder Cup championship in 1992 with the Adirondack Red Wings.
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He was traded nine times during his NHL career, tying a league record.
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He represented his country and won a gold medal at the 1991 World Junior Championships.
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He played his 1,000th NHL game on November 1, 2007, against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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He led the AHL playoffs in scoring with 28 points in 15 games during his professional rookie season.
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He captained his country at the 2000 World Championships.
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He played for EC Wien in the Austrian Hockey League during the 1994-95 NHL lockout.
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He recorded a career-high 63 points in his fourteenth NHL season, split between the St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators.
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He holds an NHL record for competing in the playoffs for his eighth different NHL team.
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He was traded twice on the same day, first to the Dallas Stars and then from Dallas to the Phoenix Coyotes, on July 22, 2003.
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His career was ultimately ended due to lingering hip complications requiring hip resurfacing surgery.
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He joined the Columbus Blue Jackets as a free agent, marking the first time he was not relocating via trade to an NHL team.
About Michael Sillinger
Drafted 11th overall in 1989, Michael Sillinger played 17 NHL seasons for a record 12 different teams, being traded nine times. He won a Calder Cup with the Adirondack Red Wings in 1992 and represented Canada internationally. After retiring, he transitioned into player development and scouting roles.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Calder Cup Champion
1992
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World Junior Championships Gold Medal
1991
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NHL Record for Most Teams Played With
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NHL Record for Most Trades (Tied)
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1,000th NHL Game Played
2007
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Michael Sillinger.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 54 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Born: Regina, Saskatchewan
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 240
Assists: 308
Points: 548
Teams: 15
Drafted: 1989
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Detroit Red Wings Adirondack Red Wings EC Wien Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Vancouver Canucks Philadelphia Flyers Tampa Bay Lightning Florida Panthers Ottawa Senators Columbus Blue Jackets Phoenix Coyotes St. Louis Blues Nashville Predators New York Islanders Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Michael Sillinger played for 15 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 1989.