Mike Allison



Michael Earnest Allison
 * Born March 28, 1961 in Fort Frances, Ontario
 * Hometown: Fort Frances, Ontario
 * Father: Bill Allison
 * Brother: Dave Allison
 * Position: Center

Selected by New York Rangers 2nd round (#35) in 1980 NHL Entry Draft

spent part of his childhood in Wales, while his father was teaching overseas. ... rated in The Hockey News draft preview issue as No. 17 prospect for the 1980 NHL draft. ... and No. 9 prospect on Central Scouting's final ranking of 1980 draft-eligible players. ... scored his first goal on his first shot of his first shift in his first NHL game, October 9, 1980. ... the goal, assisted by Phil Esposito at 2:44 of the first period, beat Boston goaltender Rogie Vachon. ... had been on the ice for only 46 seconds when he scored. ... scored hat trick in second NHL game. ... had four goals in his first six NHL shots. ... spent the first half of season playing left wing, on line with Ulf Nilsson and Anders Hedberg. ... played on New York Rangers team that competed in Sweden's 1981 DN Cup tournament. ... set New York Rangers team record for points (64) and assists (38) by a rookie during 1980-81 season. ... played the first six years in the NHL on Broadway, one in Toronto, and another three years in L.A. ... worked as assistant director of Los Angeles Kings Hockey Camp after his retirement. ... coached at Bemidji State in 1991-92, then joined his brother Dave in Kingston for two seasons. ... was named Los Angeles radio color commentator prior to 1995-96 season and held position through 1997-98 season. ... founded A&A Developmental Hockey Camps in Fort Frances, with his brother Dave.

Career Moves

 * Traded to Toronto by NY Rangers for Walt Poddubny, August 18, 1986.
 * Traded to Los Angeles by Toronto for Sean McKenna, December 14, 1987.