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He won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996.
15 Interesting Facts About Mike Ricci
Mike Ricci was a Stanley Cup-winning NHL centre who played 16 seasons across five franchises, becoming a beloved gritty defensive specialist for the San Jose Sharks.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#40
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He was selected fourth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.
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He won a gold medal representing Canada at the 1990 World Junior Championship in Helsinki.
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He won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 1994 World Championship in Bolzano.
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He scored a career-high 30 goals during the 1993–94 NHL season with the Quebec Nordiques.
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He was traded to the Quebec Nordiques in the summer of 1992 as part of the Eric Lindros trade.
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He once scored five goals in a single game against the San Jose Sharks while playing for Quebec.
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He switched his uniform number to 40 in 2005 to honor former NFL player Pat Tillman.
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He held the San Jose Sharks franchise record for consecutive games played at 228 before it was surpassed.
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He won the CHL Player of the Year award and the Red Tilson Trophy in 1990 while playing for the Peterborough Petes.
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He played the role of Elmer Lach in the 2005 Quebec film 'The Rocket' about Maurice Richard.
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He was one of only two NHL players to have spoken dialogue in the 2005 hockey movie 'The Rocket'.
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His father was a professional soccer player in Italy before emigrating to Canada.
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He grew up playing soccer with his cousin, former international soccer player Paul Peschisolido.
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He played his final two professional minor league games in the AHL with the San Antonio Rampage during the 2006–07 season.
About Mike Ricci
Michael Ricci was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 16 seasons in the NHL for five different franchises. Known for his hard-nosed defensive play and leadership, he won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 1996 and spent seven memorable seasons with the San Jose Sharks. Following his playing career, he transitioned into player development and coaching for the Sharks organization.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1996
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CHL Player of the Year
1990
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Red Tilson Trophy
1990
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World Championship Gold Medal
1994
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World Junior Championship Gold Medal
1990
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Mike Ricci.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 40
Status: Retired
Age: 54 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Scarborough, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 243
Assists: 362
Points: 605
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1990
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Philadelphia Flyers Quebec Nordiques Colorado Avalanche San Jose Sharks Phoenix Coyotes San Antonio Rampage
Mike Ricci played for 6 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1990.