The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 26, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Sports›Ice Hockey›Mike Johnson (hockey)
Sports • Ice Hockey

Mike Johnson (hockey)

Mike Johnson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger born in Scarborough, Ontario, in 1974.

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

Mike Johnson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL for five teams and later became a broadcaster. He was born in Scarborough, Ontario, in 1974 and went undrafted into the league.

Early life and amateur career

Johnson was born in Scarborough, Ontario, and played college hockey for the Bowling Green Falcons at Bowling Green State University. He played four years there before turning professional.

Professional playing career

Johnson entered the NHL as an undrafted free agent with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1997. He went on to play for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues over an NHL career spanning more than 650 games.

Career statistics and style of play

NHL and statistical sources describe Johnson as a right winger with 661 NHL games, 129 goals and 246 assists for 375 points. He was listed at 6'2" and around 202 lb by the NHL.

Post-playing career

After retiring as a player, Johnson became a broadcaster and analyst in hockey media. Sources describe him working with outlets such as TSN, NHL Network, NBC and radio coverage.

Key facts

  • Mike Johnson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger born in Scarborough, Ontario.
  • He played in the NHL for five teams: Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues.
  • He went undrafted into the NHL.
  • He later became a hockey broadcaster and analyst for TSN, NHL Network, NBC and radio coverage.
  • His NHL career spanned 661 games with 375 points.
🍁
Canadian context

Johnson is Canadian by nationality and was born in Scarborough, Ontario. He is also part of Canada’s hockey broadcasting landscape as a former NHL player turned analyst.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Johnson in hockey?
Mike Johnson is a Canadian former NHL right winger from Scarborough, Ontario, who played for five NHL teams before moving into broadcasting.
What teams did Mike Johnson play for?
He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues.
Was Mike Johnson drafted into the NHL?
No. NHL sources list him as undrafted.
Where was Mike Johnson born?
He was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
What position did Mike Johnson play?
He played right wing and shot right.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Johnson_(ice_hockey)
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, position, and NHL teams.
  2. National Hockey League — https://www.nhl.com/player/mike-johnson-8466109
    Supports: Birthplace, physical attributes, handedness, draft status, and career statistics.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/stats/_/id/412/mike-johnson
    Supports: Position, birthdate, birthplace, and NHL team history.
  4. StatMuse — https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/player/mike-johnson-3243
    Supports: Career games played and totals for goals, assists and points.
  5. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/5687/mike-johnson
    Supports: Position, birthplace, nationality, height, weight, and retired status.
  6. US College Expo — https://www.uscollegeexpo.com/guest/mike-johnson
    Supports: Bowling Green State University career and later broadcasting work.