Mike Rucinski (ice hockey, born 1963)

Michael "Mike" Rucinski (born April 30, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. A defenseman, Rucinski played professionally in the International Hockey League (IHL), American Hockey League (AHL), and East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) during the 1980s and 1990s. His career included stints with the Fort Wayne Komets, Baltimore Skipjacks, Winston-Salem Thunderbirds, and Louisville Icehawks, among other teams. Rucinski was known as a stay-at-home defenseman with a physical style of play. He did not play in the National Hockey League (NHL).