Mike Veisor

Michael David "Worm" Veisor, Sr. (born August 25, 1952) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender.

Career
He was drafted with the 45th overall pick in the 1972 NHL draft by the Chicago Black Hawks. He played 62 games during his 6 six years with the Black Hawks and then played for the Hartford Whalers. He played 3 seasons with the Whalers and went on to play for the Winnipeg Jets. His time with the Jets was shorts and he only played 8 games with them. He then returned to the Whalers and played 4 games for them before retiring in 1984.

Personal life
Veisor is Jewish. He said that he wanted to be the first Jewish goalie in NHL history but he was preceded by Ross Brooks.

His son, Michael David Veisor, Jr., was drafted in the 12th round of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues but he never played in the NHL.

He is currently the rink manager of Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut.

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Category:Central Professional Hockey League players