Mike McKenna (ice hockey)

Mike McKenna
McKenna with the Tampa Bay Lightning at the end of the 2008-09 season
Born	April 11, 1983 (1983-04-11) St. Louis, MO, USA
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Right
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams	Ottawa Senators Binghamton Senators (AHL) NHL New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning AHL Lowell Devils, Norfolk Admirals, Milwaukee Admirals, Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, Portland Pirates, Albany Devils ECHL Las Vegas Wranglers
NHL Draft	172nd overall, 2002 Nashville Predators
Playing career	2005–present

Mike McKenna (born April 11, 1983) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL). McKenna previously played for the New Jersey Devils and the Tampa Bay Lightning and their minor league affiliates. McKenna was selected by the Nashville Predators in the 6th round (172nd overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

McKenna played his college hockey for St. Lawrence University, an NCAA Division 1 team in the ECAC. McKenna was originally drafted by the Nashville Predators in the sixth round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Las Vegas Wranglers during the 2006–07 ECHL season, compiling an impressive 27-4-2 record, with five shutouts. He was named to the All-Star team and finished second in the league voting for Most Valuable Player.

McKenna was signed to an AHL contract by the Tampa Bay Lightning AHL affiliate Norfolk Admirals for the 2008–09 season after drifting from several AHL teams during the previous seasons, including a previous stint for Norfolk during the 2005 season. McKenna played better than expected, earning Norfolk's starting goalie position. He had a 11-10-0 record with one shutout up until early February, when he was signed to an NHL contract by the Lightning after Olaf Kolzig went down for the season with an injury. He made his NHL debut on February 3, 2009 versus the New York Islanders, relieving starter Karri Ramo. The following day, he made his first NHL start in goal on February 4 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, shutting the Penguins out through two periods before losing 4-3 in overtime. McKenna earned his first NHL win and shutout on February 7 with a 28 save, 1-0 home win against the New York Islanders less than a week into his NHL career.

In 2009, McKenna signed with the New Jersey Devils, and played two seasons with the Albany Devils. He also played two games in the NHL for New Jersey. McKenna's only NHL start of the season was against his hometown St. Louis Blues.

In July 2011, McKenna signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators.

External links

• Mike McKenna's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
• Mike McKenna's NHL player profile
• Mike McKenna's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• McKenna's profile on Hockey's Futures