Mike York

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMichael Allan "Mike"•York
Used nameMike•York
Born3 January 1978 in Waterford, Michigan (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 84 kg
AffiliationsNew York Rangers, New York (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Mike York is a winger, who also has played some center, and has played in the NHL from 1999-2009, with six different teams, the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, and the Columbus Blue Jackets. York played for four years with Michigan State University from 1995-99, being named CCHA Player of the Year in 1999. He was named to the NHL All-Rookie team in 2000, and played in the NHL All-Star Game in 2002. During the 2004-05 NHL lock-out he played with the Iserlahn Roosters of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Internationally, York represented the USA internationally at the 1996, 1997, and 1998 World Junior Championships, and the 2005 World Championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2002 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) USA Mike York
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) United States 2 Silver