Michael Hudson (born February 6, 1967) is a Canadian former professional

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who played in the

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between 1988 and 1997.

Playing career

Hudson grew up playing hockey in his hometown of

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before advancing to Major Junior Hockey with the Hamilton Steelhawks and Sudbury Wolves. Hudson played for seven

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teams. At the age of 30 Hudson traveled overseas to play in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga for the Adler Mannheim settling there for two years before retiring in 1999. In 416

games Hudson recorded 49 goals and 87 assists for 136 career points. He won a Stanley Cup championship in

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with the

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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* 1967 births Living people Adler Mannheim players Augsburger Panther players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in Germany Canadian ice hockey centres Chicago Blackhawks draft picks Chicago Blackhawks players Edmonton Oilers players Hamilton Steelhawks players Indianapolis Ice players New York Rangers players Phoenix Coyotes players Phoenix Roadrunners (IHL) players Pittsburgh Penguins players St. Louis Blues players Saginaw Hawks players Ice hockey people from Guelph Sudbury Wolves players Toronto Maple Leafs players {{Canada-icehockey-centre-1960s-stub