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Mike Fisher

Mike Fisher is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators.

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

Mike Fisher is a Canadian former professional ice Hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators. He was drafted 44th overall by Ottawa in 1998 and later captained Nashville, retiring after the 2016–17 season and briefly returning during the 2016–17 playoff push.

Early life and junior career

Mike Fisher was born in Peterborough, Ontario, in 1980. He played junior Hockey before being selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 1998 NHL Draft.

NHL career

Fisher debuted for Ottawa in 1999 and spent his early NHL years with the Senators before joining Nashville in 2011. He became known as a reliable two-way centre and later served as captain of the Predators.

International play

Fisher represented Canada at the IIHF World Championships in 2005 and 2009. Canada won silver medals in both tournaments.

Post-playing recognition

Fisher retired after the 2016–17 season and has since been recognized for both his Hockey career and community involvement. He was later associated with honours such as induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame mention in NHL media results.

Key facts

  • Made his NHL debut with Ottawa in October 1999.
  • Played more than 1,000 NHL regular-season games across his career.
  • Helped the Ottawa Senators reach the 2007 Stanley Cup Final.
  • Served as captain of the Nashville Predators during the 2016–17 season.
  • Retired from professional hockey after the 2016–17 season.
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Canadian context

Fisher is Canadian, born in Peterborough, Ontario, and he represented Canada internationally at the World Championships. He is also notable to Canadian readers as a long-time NHL player for Ottawa and a prominent Ontario-born athlete.

Frequently asked questions

What position did Mike Fisher play?
He played as a centre in the NHL.
Which NHL teams did Mike Fisher play for?
He played for the Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators.
When was Mike Fisher drafted?
He was selected 44th overall by Ottawa in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.
Did Mike Fisher win any international medals?
Yes. He won silver medals with Canada at the 2005 and 2009 World Championships.
When did Mike Fisher retire?
He retired after the 2016–17 NHL season.

References

  1. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/player/mike-fisher-8467370
    Supports: Draft selection, NHL debut, first points, first goal, and playoff debut.
  2. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame — https://www.tshf.net/halloffame/fisher-mike/
    Supports: Career summary, games played, points, retirement, captaincy, Canada World Championship silver medals, and community involvement.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/276/mike-fisher
    Supports: Retirement note and NHL player identification.
  4. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/8771/mike-fisher
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, shooting side, draft details, and retired status.
  5. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/news/player-of-the-week-mike-fisher/
    Supports: Biographical details, draft information, awards mention, and charity/community work.