Mike Peluso (ice hockey, born 1974)


Mike "Loose" Peluso is an American former professional ice hockey right winger who played 38 games in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers.

Playing career

He was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 10th round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. He spent most of his career in the minor leagues, although he did see short amounts of time in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers.
Peluso represented Team USA at the World Championships in Russia in 2000.
He retired after the 2003–04 NHL season.

Personal life

Peluso is the younger cousin of Stanley Cup champion Mike Peluso, who also played for Chicago.
Mike was the head hockey coach at Bismarck High School, where he coached the team to their first ever state title. He coached BHS for 11 seasons bringing them to the state title game 6 times.
Peluso is also a professional fisherman and a full-time guide in North Dakota.

Awards and honors