Growing up in a home with Christian parents, Mike accepted Christ at a young age. He grew up playing hockey, like most young boys in Canada, and early in his career he found success. But, with success came temptation. After several years of living a life of access and excess, but feeling empty inside, God opened Mike’s eyes to see how He sees and used several key encounters to point him back to Christ. Mike’s turning point came when he was reminded of a verse from Matthew 16 when Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” Mike rededicated his life to Christ at the age of 23 and now lives his life and uses the influence he has to love God and make Him known. His faith is now impacting every facet of his life, from serving in his new role as Captain of the Predators, to being a supportive and loving husband and father. Mike openly admits that the spotlight is not a comfortable place for him, but he acknowledges that God has given him a special skill and a platform to share the Gospel and he is fully committed to honoring that gift on and off the ice.
