Mike McNeill

Michael McNeill (born July 22, 1966) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played 63 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Quebec Nordiques.

For the American football player, see Mike McNeill (American football).
Mike McNeill
Born (1966-07-22) July 22, 1966
Winona, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Right
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Quebec Nordiques
National team  United States
NHL Draft 1988 NHL Supplemental Draft
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 1988–2000

McNeil was born in Winona, Minnesota and raised in South Bend, Indiana.

McNeil played football, hockey and baseball in high school from 1980-84 before joining the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for four years.[1] While playing for Notre Dame, he served as team captain.[2]

In 2000, McNeill suffered a career-ending eye injury while playing for the Revier Lions in Germany.[1]

In 2008, McNeill served as a volunteer assistant coach for the University of Notre Dame.[2][3] Since 2011, McNeill has served as the programming and instruction program manager for the Notre Dame's Compton Family Ice Arena.[3][1]

Personal life

McNeill's father Tim worked as an assistant coach for Notre Dame's hockey program.[3][1] He grew up playing in the local IYHL (Irish Youth Hockey League), and he played at the local high school St. Joe, playing football, baseball, and of course hockey. He now coaches the Irish Rovers 14u AA team.

References
  1. Fineran, John (March 5, 2018). "McNeill's work, talent recognized with honor". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  2. Cassily, Kyle (April 9, 2008). "ARCHIVE Hockey: Notre Dame hockey has come a long way in 40 years". NDSMCObserver. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  3. "Hockey runs in the McNeill family". today.nd.edu. September 28, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2019.


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