Michael Swift (ice hockey)

Michael Swift
Born	(1987-03-26) March 26, 1987 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Professional ice hockey player (former)
Known for	Representing South Korea in ice hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics

Michael Swift (born March 26, 1987) is a former professional ice hockey player originally from Canada who later represented South Korea. He competed as part of the South Korean national team during the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Professional career

Swift entered the professional ranks when the New Jersey Devils signed him as an undrafted free agent on April 19, 2008. In the 2010–11 campaign, he was traded alongside Patrick Davis to the San Jose Sharks in return for Steven Zalewski and Jay Leach. He concluded that season playing with the Worcester Sharks, San Jose's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.

High1

On August 4, 2011, Swift joined High1, a team competing in the Asia League Ice Hockey (ALIH). His outstanding performance during the 2011–12 season earned him the League MVP award after amassing 90 points over 36 games. By the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, he held High1’s records for most goals, assists, and total points in franchise history.

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2014	South Korea	WC D1A		5	1	2	3	29
2015	South Korea	WC D1B		5	5	4	9	14
2016	South Korea	WC D1A		5	5	0	5	12
2017	South Korea	AWG		3	2	1	3	0
2017	South Korea	WC D1A		5	1	3	4	6
2018	South Korea	OG		4	0	1	1	2
2018	South Korea	WC		7	1	0	1	10
Senior totals				34	15	11	26	73

Records

High1

• Holds franchise records for most Goals, Assists, and Points
• First player in team history to achieve milestones of both 100 Goals and Assists, as well as surpassing combined totals of 200 and later reaching over 300 Points
• Set Asia League record for quickest player to reach 100 Goals, accomplishing this feat in just 90 games
• Maintains the highest career points per game average in Asia League history at a rate of 2.34 (as recorded up to the end of the 2013–14 season)

Awards and honours

Award	Year
Ontario Hockey League
Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy	2008

• Asia League Ice Hockey
  • 2011–12 ALH season: Led league in Plus/Minus (+52), Assists (46), Goals (44), and Points (90); awarded Regular Season MVP
  • 2012–13 ALH season: Top scorer for Assists (58), Goals (39), and Points (97)
  • 2013–14 ALH season: Led league in Goals (37) and Points (67)
  • 2014–15 ALH season: Recorded highest Points total (80)
  • 2015–16 ALH season: Led league again with Most Points (70)