Mike Hardman

Mike Hardman
Born (1999-02-05) February 5, 1999 (age 25)
Hanover, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 New Jersey Devils
Utica Comets (AHL)
Chicago Blackhawks
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2021–present

Mike Hardman (born February 5, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Utica Comets in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Hardman played two seasons for the Boston College Eagles before signing as an undrafted free agent to an entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on March 30, 2021.[1]

Immediately joining the Blackhawks roster for the remainder of the 2020–21 season, Hardman made his NHL debut with Chicago against the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 27, 2021.[2][3] In his fifth game, Hardman recorded his first NHL goal and point, scoring against Petr Mrázek of the Carolina Hurricanes in a 6–3 defeat on May 4, 2021.[4]

On July 1, 2024, the opening day of free agency, Hardman signed a two-year, two-way contract with the New Jersey Devils.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2015–16 The Winchendon School USHS 28 4 17 21 — — — — — —
2016–17 The Winchendon School USHS 28 24 30 54 — — — — — —
2017–18 Des Moines Buccaneers USHL 56 10 13 23 50 — — — — —
2018–19 West Kelowna Warriors BCHL 58 39 33 72 16 4 2 0 2 2
2019–20 Boston College HE 34 12 13 25 10 — — — — —
2020–21 Boston College HE 24 10 9 19 14 — — — — —
2020–21 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 8 1 2 3 0 — — — — —
2021–22 Rockford IceHogs AHL 43 19 13 32 8 5 0 0 0 2
2021–22 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 21 0 2 2 11 — — — — —
2022–23 Rockford IceHogs AHL 58 5 13 18 36 5 0 0 0 2
2022–23 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 8 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2023–24 Rockford IceHogs AHL 63 22 15 37 23 4 2 2 4 2
NHL totals 37 1 4 5 11 — — — — —

Awards and honors

Award Year
BCHL
Second All-Star Team 2019
Bob Fenton Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike) 2019

References

  1. ^ "Blackhawks sign Mike Hardman to entry-level deal". Chicago Blackhawks. March 30, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "Former West Kelowna Warrior Mike Hardman makes pro debut with Blackhawks". castanet.net. April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "Blackhawks fall to Lightning 7-4". Chicago Blackhawks. April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "Svechnikov helps Hurricanes rally past Blackhawks 6-3". ESPN. May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  5. ^ Flannery, Kristy (July 1, 2024). "Devils Sign Mike Hardman to Two-Year Contract". The Hockey News. Retrieved July 1, 2024.