Mike Hardman (born February 5, 1999) is an American professional

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(NHL).

Playing career

Hardman played two seasons for the

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before signing as an undrafted free agent to an entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on March 30, 2021. Immediately joining the Blackhawks roster for the remainder of the

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season, Hardman made his NHL debut with Chicago against the

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on April 27, 2021. In his fifth game, Hardman recorded his first NHL goal and point, scoring against

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in a 6–3 defeat on May 4, 2021. On July 1, 2024, the opening day of free agency, Hardman signed a two-year, two-way contract with the

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Awards and honors

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hardman, Mike 1999 births Living people Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey players Chicago Blackhawks players Des Moines Buccaneers players Ice hockey players from Massachusetts Rockford IceHogs (AHL) players Undrafted National Hockey League players West Kelowna Warriors players