Mike Zanier

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Mike Zanier (b. August 8, 1962 in Trail, British Columbia) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played extensively in Europe and in North American minor leagues.

Zanier's junior career was spent with five different teams in the WHL. He was never drafted, but saw some NHL playing time with the Edmonton Oilers. Zanier dressed for games 4 and 5 of the 1984 Stanley Cup Finals, due to Grant Fhur being injury. He did not appear in either game. Although the Oilers won the Cup, Zanier's name was not engraved on it, because he had not officially played in any NHL games. However, he did receive a Stanley Cup ring. Zanier did play three games for Edmonton during the next season, but that was the extent of his NHL career. Zanier went on to play many season in Europe.

[edit] Transactions

• October 4, 1983 - Zanier signs with Edmonton

[edit] External links

• Mike Zanier's biography at Legends of Hockey
• Mike Zanier's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database