Mike Santorelli

Who is Mike Santorelli?

Michael Santorelli is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. He previously played in the NHL with the Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, Winnipeg Jets, and Vancouver Canucks.

Santorelli was drafted by Predators in the sixth round, 178th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He began his professional career with Nashville's American Hockey League affiliate the Milwaukee Admirals. An AHL All-Star in 2009 Santorelli tied a Skills Competition record by going four for four in the accuracy competition. After two season of splitting time between Nashville and Milwaukee he was traded to the Panthers for a fourth round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He had his best season as a professional in his first season with Florida scoring 20 goals and 41 points. After struggling in his next season and a half Santorelli was claimed on waivers by the Jets. Following the completion of his contract he signed as a free agent with the Canucks.

Prior to his professional career Santorelli played college hockey with the Northern Michigan University Wildcats.