Michael Beaton

Michael Beaton (born October 26, 1988) is a Australian semi-professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Melbourne Ice in the Australian Ice Hockey League.

Playing career
Michael Beaton first played for the Melbourne Blackhawks in 2005, and then for the Adelaide Blackhawks in 2006, before rerturning to the Melbourne Blackhawks in 2007. In 2008, he moved up to the Melbourne Ice of the Australian Ice Hockey League. During his first season he played 18 games, scoring three goals and recording four assists. The following season Beaton on played seven games for the season scoring two points. Beaton is currently in his third season with the Ice and is currently playing in the 2010 AIHL season.

Beaton has also been as member of the Victorian State team in the Brown grade (23 & under) for which he has played one game.

International play
Played for Australia in:
 * 2005 World U18 Championships Division III
 * 2006 World U18 Championships – Division II Group B
 * 2007 World Junior Championships – Division II Group A
 * 2008 World Junior Championships – Division III
 * 2010 IIHF World Championship – Division II Group A