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'''Michael Kostka''' (born on November 28, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the [[New York Rangers]] of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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'''Michael Kostka''' (born on November 28, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the [[Ottawa Senators]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL).
   
 
==Playing Career==
  
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On July 19, 2013, Michael signed as a free agent to a one-year, two way contract with the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Chicago Blackhawks.
  
On July 19, 2013, Michael signed as a free agent to a one-year, two way contract with the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Chicago Blackhawks.
   
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On October 19, 2013, Michael scored his first NHL goal against Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltender [[Jonathan Bernier]].
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On October 19, 2013, Michael scored his first NHL goal against Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltender [[Jonathan Bernier]]. On February 23, 2014 (after only nine games with the Blackhawks and approaching the last quarter of the season), he was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
   
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After a successful stint with the Lightning, Michael left as a free agent to sign a one-year contract with the New York Rangers on July 1, 2014. He spent most of the season with the Rangers' AHL affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack.
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On February 23, 2014 (after only nine games with the Blackhawks and approaching the last quarter of the season), he was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
  
   
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On July 1, 2015, Michael signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators and he was assigned to the Senators' AHL affiliate Binghamton Senators. He made his Ottawa debut on March 6, 2016.
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After a successful stint with the Lightning, Michael left as a free agent to sign a one-year contract with the New York Rangers on July 1, 2014.
  
 
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Revision as of 20:43, 25 March 2016

Michael Kostka
MKostka
Born November 28, 1985 (1985-11-28) (age 38)
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams 		Ottawa Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs
Chicago Blackhawks
Tampa Bay Lightning
New York Rangers
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2008–present

Michael Kostka (born on November 28, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing Career

After playing four seasons at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Michael was signed to a professional contract by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League on March 25, 2008.

Michael was assigned to the organization's American Hockey League affiliate (at the time), the Rochester Americans.

In his second professional season, Michael moved with the Sabres to new affiliate, the Portland Pirates before returning after two years to sign with the Rochester Americans for the 2010–11 season on August 24, 2010.

On June 30, 2011, Michael was signed to a one-year NHL contract with then Rochester affiliate, the Florida Panthers.

On December 2, 2011, he was traded by the Panthers along with Evan Oberg to the Tampa Bay Lightning for James Wright and Mike Vernace.

After helping Norfolk capture the Calder Cup, on July 1, 2012, Michael was signed as a free agent to a one-year contract by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

On January 19, 2013, Michael got his first NHL point in his debut NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens.

On July 19, 2013, Michael signed as a free agent to a one-year, two way contract with the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Chicago Blackhawks.

On October 19, 2013, Michael scored his first NHL goal against Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltender Jonathan Bernier. On February 23, 2014 (after only nine games with the Blackhawks and approaching the last quarter of the season), he was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

After a successful stint with the Lightning, Michael left as a free agent to sign a one-year contract with the New York Rangers on July 1, 2014. He spent most of the season with the Rangers' AHL affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack.

On July 1, 2015, Michael signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators and he was assigned to the Senators' AHL affiliate Binghamton Senators. He made his Ottawa debut on March 6, 2016.

Career Statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2000–01 Ajax-Pickering Raiders OMHA-ETA 39 5 13 18 28 — — — — —
2001–02 Ajax-Pickering Raiders OMHA-ETA 23 6 11 17 38 — — — — —
2001–02 Ajax Axemen OPJHL 19 1 4 5 8 — — — — —
2002–03 Ajax Axemen OPJHL 39 4 11 15 32 — — — — —
2003–04 Aurora Tigers OPJHL 42 9 27 36 4 — — — — —
2004–05 U. of Massachusetts-Amherst HE 32 1 5 6 14 — — — — —
2005–06 U. of Massachusetts-Amherst HE 36 2 6 8 20 — — — — —
2006–07 U. of Massachusetts-Amherst HE 39 3 15 18 20 — — — — —
2007–08 U. of Massachusetts-Amherst HE 36 9 12 21 20 — — — — —
2007–08 Rochester Americans AHL 1 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2008–09 Portland Pirates AHL 80 4 26 30 33 4 1 0 1 6
2009–10 Portland Pirates AHL 76 2 25 27 37 4 0 0 0 0
2010–11 Rochester Americans AHL 80 16 39 55 46 — — — — —
2011–12 San Antonio Rampage AHL 18 2 4 6 14 — — — — —
2011–12 Norfolk Admirals AHL 52 7 25 32 43 18 6 6 12 8
2012–13 Toronto Marlies AHL 34 6 28 34 38 — — — — —
2012–13 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 35 0 8 8 27 1 0 0 0 0
2013–14 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 9 2 1 3 8 — — — — —
2013–14 Rockford IceHogs AHL 2 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
2013–14 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 19 2 6 8 0 3 0 2 2 0
2014–15 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 63 5 25 30 35 15 1 4 5 6
2014–15 New York Rangers NHL 7 0 1 1 0 — — — — —
NHL totals 70 4 16 20 35 4 0 2 2 0

Awards & Achievements

Award Year
All-Hockey East Second Team 2007–08
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