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He finished his NHL career with exactly 1,074 regular season games played and 793 points.
15 Interesting Facts About Mike Ribeiro
A skilled playmaker known for his creativity and vision, Mike Ribeiro played 17 professional seasons in the NHL, most notably starring for the Dallas Stars.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#63
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
15
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He earned his only career NHL All-Star Game appearance in 2008.
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He was drafted 45th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
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He established career highs in goals (27), assists (56), and points (83) during the 2007-08 season with the Dallas Stars.
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He was traded from Montreal to Dallas in 2006 in exchange for defenseman Janne Niinimaa.
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He was bought out by the Phoenix Coyotes after just one season of a four-year contract due to behavioral issues.
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He is of Portuguese descent.
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He won the Jean Béliveau Trophy as the leading scorer of the QMJHL in the 1998-99 season.
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He finished second in team scoring for the Nashville Predators during the 2014-15 season with 62 points.
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He averaged over a point-per-game during his single season with the Washington Capitals, scoring 49 points in 48 games.
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He played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in both 1993 and 1994.
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He spent a portion of the 2004-05 NHL lockout playing in Finland for Espoo Blues.
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He was assigned to the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL in 2017 after clearing waivers.
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He recorded an outstanding 167 points in 69 games with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies during the 1998-99 QMJHL season.
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He represented Canada at the 2000 World Junior Championships, recording two assists in seven games.
About Mike Ribeiro
Michael Tavares Ribeiro is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played over 1,000 games in the NHL. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1998, he enjoyed his most productive years with the Dallas Stars, earning an All-Star selection in 2008. Known for his playmaking ability and shootout creativity, his career spanned 17 seasons across multiple franchises.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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NHL All-Star Game
2008
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Jean Béliveau Trophy
1998-99
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CHL Leading Scorer
1998-99
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Michel Bergeron Trophy
1997-98
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Mike Ribeiro.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 63
Status: Retired
Age: 46 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Born: Montreal, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 228
Assists: 565
Points: 793
Teams: 7
Drafted: 1998
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
Montreal Canadiens Espoo Blues Dallas Stars Washington Capitals Phoenix Coyotes Nashville Predators Milwaukee Admirals
Mike Ribeiro played for 7 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1998.