| Mike Grier | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Grier with the San Jose Sharks in 2007 | |||
| Born |
January 5, 1975 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 227 lb (103 kg; 16 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Edmonton Oilers Washington Capitals Buffalo Sabres San Jose Sharks | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| NHL draft |
219th overall, 1993 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 1996–2011 | ||
Michael James Grier (born January 5, 1975) is an American former professional ice hockey winger and current general manager of the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, and San Jose Sharks. Primarily a checking forward, he played 1,060 games over 14 seasons. He was the first African-American NHL player to train exclusively in the United States, and the league's first black general manager.[1][2][3]
- ^ Dubow, Josh. "Sharks make NHL history with Mike Grier becoming 1st Black general manager". CBC Sports. The Associated Press. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ Allen, Kevin (January 14, 2008). "Willie O'Ree still blazing way in NHL 50 years later". USA Today. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
- ^ The first African American in the NHL, Val James, played two years of junior hockey in Quebec.