Mike Peluso (ice hockey, born 1974)

Mike "Loose" Peluso (born September 2, 1974) is an American former professional ice hockey right winger who played 38 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers.

For the ice hockey player of the same name born in 1965, see Mike Peluso (ice hockey b. 1965).
Mike Peluso
Born (1974-09-02) September 2, 1974
Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 208 lb (94 kg; 14 st 12 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Philadelphia Flyers
National team  United States
NHL Draft 253rd overall, 1994
Calgary Flames
Playing career 1998–2004

Playing career

He was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 10th round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. He spent most of his career in the minor leagues, although he did see short amounts of time in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers. Other notable hockey accomplishments: Mike is a top 20 all time scorer in points and a top 10 all time goal scorer at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Mike also holds the North Dakota High School hockey single season scoring record with 99 points in 23 games during the old 15 minute period era.

Peluso represented Team USA at the World Championships in Russia in 2000. He was also a 4 time AHL All Star selection.

He retired after the 2003–04 NHL season. NHL lockout and injuries were reason for retirement.

Mike went on to coaching back in ND after retirement. 4 seasons as an assistant coach with NAHL Bismarck Bobcats and a 11 seasons as the Head Coach of the Bismarck High Demons. The Demons won their first State Title under Peluso in 2014. They were also State Runners up 5 other times under Mikes guidance.

Personal life

Peluso is the younger cousin of Stanley Cup champion Mike Peluso, who also played for Chicago.

Mike was the head hockey coach at Bismarck High School, where he coached the team to their first ever state title. He coached BHS for 11 seasons bringing them to the state title game 6 times.

Peluso is also a professional fisherman and a full-time guide in North Dakota.

Awards and honors
Award Year
USHL Clark Cup Champion 1992–93
USHL Clark Cup Champion 1993–94
All-WCHA Rookie Team 1994–95
All-WCHA Third Team 1995–96
All-WCHA Second Team 1996–97
All-WCHA Third Team 1997–98
AHL All-Star Game 2000 2001
AHL All-Star Game 2003 2004
Inducted into Bismarck High School Hall of Fame 2007
Inducted into University of Minnesota Duluth Hall of Fame 2016
  • Inducted into the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame 2020
  • Holds the North Dakota high school single-season scoring record with 99 points in 23 games.
  • First Bismarck native to play in any of the four major North American sports leagues.

References
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