Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional ice hockey right winger and assistant coach |
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| Nationality | American (Canadian-born) |
| Date of Birth | 04/07/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Mike Knuble
19/10/2026
Cole Knuble made his NHL debut for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Colorado Avalanche, the same franchise where his father played five seasons. Mike Knuble, a former Flyers forward, was a notable figure in the team's history as Cole's father.
17/03/2026
The Philadelphia Flyers signed Cole Knuble, Mike Knuble's son, to a two-year entry-level contract beginning with the 2026-27 season. Cole was a fourth-round pick by the Flyers in the 2023 NHL Draft and joined the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on a professional tryout for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Michael Rudolph Knuble |
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| Summary | Canadian-born American former professional ice hockey right winger who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League, then became an assistant coach with the Grand Rapids Griffins. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
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| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Shoots | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Michigan |
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| Collegiate Hockey | Played right wing for Michigan from 1991 to 1995 |
| Honours | CCHA Second Team All-Star (1994, 1995); NCAA West Second Team All-American (1995) |
Personal Life
| Citizenship | United States |
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| Upbringing | Raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Relationships & More
| Teammates | Only player to have been an NHL teammate of both Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin |
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Family
| Spouse | Megan |
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| Children | Has children, including sons Cole Knuble and Cam Knuble |
Career
| NHL Draft | Selected 76th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft |
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| NHL Debut | 26/03/1997 with Detroit Red Wings |
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| NHL Seasons | 16 |
| Championships | Member of Detroit Red Wings 1997-98 Stanley Cup champion team |
| International | Represented the United States at the 2006 Winter Olympics and four World Championships (1995, 1999, 2001, 2005) |
| Europe | Elitserien most goals (26) in 2004-05 |
| Retirement | Retired in 2013 |
| Coaching | Assistant coach with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), Detroit Red Wings affiliate |
| NHL Regular Season Totals | 1,068 games, 278 goals, 270 assists, 548 points |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was drafted by Detroit as a fourth-round pick in 1991 after playing junior hockey with the Kalamazoo K-Wings. | |
| 2. Did not have his name engraved on the 1997 Stanley Cup because he had not played enough games. | |
| 3. Scored his first NHL goal at Maple Leaf Gardens, which he has named as a memorable moment. | |
| 4. Made his NHL debut in the game known as Fight Night at the Joe against the Colorado Avalanche. |
