Michael Peca

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Peca
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 26, 1974(1974-03-26)
Age	50
Birthplace	Toronto
Country	Canada
Birth City	Ontario
Horoscope	Pisces

Michael Peca Biography

Michael Peca is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on March 26, 1974 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a former NHL player, best known for his time with the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres. He was twice awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy, which recognizes the NHL’s best defensive forward.

As a result of a hit by He blew out his left MCL and ACL as a result of a hit from Darcy Tucker., he blew out both his left MCL & ACL.

Peca began his junior career with the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) after they selected him in the first round of the 1990 player draft. He was traded to the Ottawa 67’s where he blossomed into one of the league’s top offensive players. He was drafted in the second round, 40th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Canucks in the 1993–94 season, playing four games before cracking the lineup as a regular in the lockout-shortened 1994–95 season. He would then be traded to the Buffalo Sabres during the 1995 NHL Entry Draft as part of a package that sent Alexander Mogilny from Buffalo to Vancouver.

Peca was first selected to represent Canada at the 1994 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, capturing the gold medal. He captained the senior Canadian team at the 2001 World Championships in Germany before he was selected as a member of the gold medal-winning Canadian ice hockey team at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

He is the father of Emily, a daughter, and Trevor, a son.

Michael Peca Net Worth

Michael Peca is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Peca 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His first job was with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sudbury Wolfs.

As the coach of the Buffalo Junior Sabres, he was named the Ontario Junior Hockey League Coach Of The Year 2012-2013.

Michael Anthony Peca (born March 26, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Peca currently is the general manager and director of hockey operations for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, a Junior A hockey team owned by the Buffalo Sabres, one of two teams he captained.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Peca height 5 ft 11 in Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Peca Dating?

According to our records, Michael Peca married to Kristin Peca. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Peca’s is not dating anyone.

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Peca was acquired by the Edmonton Oilers in a trade with the Islanders in exchange for Mike York. He was part of the Cinderella Edmonton Oiler team that made a run to the Stanley Cup Finals. Peca had six goals and five assists in the 2006 playoffs.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Michael Peca celebrates birthday on March 26 of every year.

On January 19, 2010, through the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), Peca announced his retirement from professional hockey.

Where is Michael Peca now?

After his stint as head coach, Peca moved up to General Manager of the Jr. Sabres and head coach of the Jr. Sabres 16U AAA / 15U AAA teams. Peca moved back to the NHL for the 2020-21 season, serving as a player development coach for the Washington Capitals , mostly working with their players on the taxi squad.

Is Michael Peca related to Matthew Peca?

Lightning rookie center Matt Peca said he gets the question all the time. Is he related to former NHL forward Michael Peca? Is he your dad? (Answer: No relation ).

Where does Michael Peca live?

Peca and his wife, Kristin Herzog, now live in Getzville, New York , with their two children.

What happened to Tim Connolly NHL?

He retired in 2013 at age 32 , just as the sport’s era of cracking down on sluggish penalties and creating the open space in which Connolly was made for started heating up. “I would have loved to have played in today’s era. It’s a highly skilled game, it’s a fast game,” he said.

Who is Michael Peca married to?

Kristin Peca