Mike Blake
Michael Wilmer Blake (April 6, 1956 – November 29, 2022) was a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League. He was a goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings between the 1981–82 and 1983–84 NHL seasons. However, he would only play in 41 career games, 29 in 1983–84. Blake was born in Kitchener, Ontario.
| Mike Blake | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 6, 1956 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died | November 29, 2022 (aged 66) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Los Angeles Kings | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1981–1985 | ||
His uncle Toe Blake was a famous Montreal Canadiens player, playing with Rocket Richard.
Blake was in goal for Wayne Gretzky's record-setting 92nd goal of the season on March 28, 1982.
Blake died on November 29, 2022.[1]
Career statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–82 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 2.35 | 0.929 |
| 1982–83 | Los Angeles Kings | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 432 | 30 | 0 | 4.17 | 0.857 |
| 1983–84 | Los Angeles Kings | 29 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1634 | 118 | 0 | 4.33 | 0.868 |
See also
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-CCHA First Team | 1980-81 | [2] |
References
- "Michael BLAKE Obituary (2022) - Waterloo, ON". Waterloo Region Record. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
- "CCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
External links
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