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Mike Comrie

Mike Comrie is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre born in Edmonton, Alberta.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mike Comrie is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre born in Edmonton, Alberta. He played in the National Hockey League for six teams over a 13-year career and retired in 2012 after hip surgery. He also represented Canada internationally and won a gold medal at the 2002 World Championship.

Early life and junior career

Mike Comrie was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and developed as a hockey player in Canada before being selected in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL career

Comrie played as a centre for six NHL teams over 13 seasons, including Edmonton, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Ottawa, the New York Islanders, and Pittsburgh. His career totals included 589 regular-season games, 168 goals, and 365 points.

International play

Comrie represented Canada and was part of the team that won gold at the 2002 IIHF World Championship.

Injuries and retirement

His later career was affected by hip injuries, and he retired from professional hockey in early 2012 after a third hip surgery.

Key facts

  • Played 589 NHL regular-season games and recorded 365 points.
  • Scored 168 goals and 197 assists in the NHL.
  • Was a two-time 30-goal scorer during his NHL career.
  • Retired in 2012 after undergoing a third hip surgery.
  • Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2002 IIHF World Championship.
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Canadian context

Comrie is a Canadian-born player from Edmonton, Alberta, and he represented Canada internationally, including at the 2002 IIHF World Championship.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Comrie?
Mike Comrie is a Canadian former NHL centre from Edmonton, Alberta, who played for six teams over 13 seasons.
When was Mike Comrie born?
He was born on September 11, 1980.
Which NHL teams did Mike Comrie play for?
He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, and Pittsburgh Penguins.
How many NHL points did Mike Comrie score?
He finished his NHL regular-season career with 365 points, including 168 goals and 197 assists.
Why did Mike Comrie retire?
He retired in 2012 after hip problems led to a third hip surgery.
Did Mike Comrie win any international medals?
Yes. He won a gold medal with Canada at the 2002 IIHF World Championship.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Comrie
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, NHL teams, retirement details, and overall career overview.
  2. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/c/comrimi01.html
    Supports: Career NHL games played and season/career statistics.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/bio/_/id/1070/mike-comrie
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, position, and draft information.
  4. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/comrie-retires-from-nhl-after-3rd-hip-surgery-1.1197733
    Supports: Retirement after hip surgery, NHL teams, career totals, and 2002 World Championship gold medal.
  5. StatMuse — https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/player/mike-comrie-1257
    Supports: Career totals, games played, and summary career profile.