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Michael Vecchione (born February 25, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey center for Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Key Information

Prior to turning professional, Vecchione played for Union College where he was named to the All-ECAC Rookie Team, ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team All-ECAC Hockey Third Team, ECAC Player of the Year and AHCA East First-Team All-American during his four-year career. He won the 2014 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament as a first year and was a Hobey Baker Award finalist as a senior.

Playing career

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Early career

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Vecchione began his youth hockey career with the Valley Junior Warriors in Saugus Youth Hockey program. While a member of the 1993 team, the Valley Junior Warriors won four state championships.[1]

While attending Malden Catholic High School, Vecchione was drafted in the 2010 United States Hockey League (USHL) Draft by the Tri-City Storm.[2] That season, as team captain, he led his team to the Super 8 semifinals vs Hingham High School.[1][3]

On August 21, 2012, while playing for the Storm, Vecchione committed to Union College for the 2013–14 season. He had previously been committed to the University of New Hampshire.[4] On November 6, 2012, Vecchione was named an alternate captain for the Storm after assistant captain Heikki Liedes was injured.[5]

Collegiate

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Vecchione with the Union Dutchmen in 2014

In his freshman year at Union, Vecchione led the team rookies in scoring with 34 points in 38 games and ranked fourth across the ECAC. At the conclusion of the season, after having helped lead Union to their first NCAA Division 1 title, he was ranked ninth across the league in rookie scoring and was named to the All-ECAC Rookie Team.[6] He was also named to the ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team[7] and All-Tournament Team.[6]

In his sophomore year, Vecchione was named an alternate captain in December.[8] He led ECAC in assists with 31 in 39 games.[6] Vecchione was selected for the Frozen Holiday Classic All-Tournament Team[9] and was again named to the ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team while majoring in history.[10]

Prior to his junior year, Vecchione was named a co-captain for Union alongside Matt Wilkins, becoming the first captain pairing for Union since 2008.[11] He became the fastest player in Union Division I history to record 100 points when he recorded an assist against Princeton in his 96th career game on January 8, 2016. He became the 26th player in the program's Division 1 history to score 100 points.[12][13] He was named to the All-ECAC Hockey Third Team on March 18 for the first time in his collegiate career. He ended the season with a team leading 29 points scored in 34 games.[14]

In his last year with Union, Vecchione was again named team captain. On February 3, 2017, Vecchione became Union's all time Division I leading scorer when he recorded his 158th and 159th career point in a 5–3 loss to Cornell.[15] As a result of his breakout season, Vecchione was named a Hobey Baker Award finalist and the ECAC Hockey Player of the Year.[16] He was also named to the All-ECAC Hockey First Team and won Union's William M. Jaffe Award for most outstanding male student-athlete.[6] On June 21, Vecchione was named an AHCA East First-Team All-American.[17]

Professional

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Vecchione signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on March 31, 2017.[18] He made his NHL debut on April 4, 2017, in a game against the New Jersey Devils.[19]

On July 1, 2017, Vecchione, as a restricted free agent, accepted a two-year, two-way deal to continue with the Philadelphia Flyers.[20] On September 27, 2017, he was loaned to the Flyers American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to play the 2017–18 season.[21] During the season, Vecchione was named AHL October Rookie of the Month after he recorded 10 points in 10 games.[22] However, due to an injury on December 9 during a game against the Hershey Bears, he was forced to miss more than two weeks to recover.[23] Despite this, Vecchione concluded his first professional season with 40 points in 65 games.

Vecchione attended the Flyers 2018 Training Camp but was reassigned to the AHL on September 20, 2018.[24]

After parts of three seasons in the Flyers organization, Vecchione left as a free agent to sign on a one-year, two-way contract with the St. Louis Blues on July 1, 2019.[25] He attended the Blues 2019 training camp, before he was placed on waivers and assigned to the AHL to join affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage for the 2019–20 season. He led the Rampage with 21 goals and placed second with 36 points before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a free agent from the Blues after the conclusion of his contract, Vecchione agreed to a one-year, two-way contract to join the Colorado Avalanche on October 9, 2020.[26] In the shortened 2020–21 season, Vecchione was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Limited to 18 games through injury, Vecchione still contributed with 7 goals and 10 points for the Eagles.

Having concluded his contract with the Avalanche, Vecchione as a free agent signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Washington Capitals on August 5, 2021. He signed another one-year, two-way contract with the Capitals on March 28, 2022. Vecchione signed a two-year contract with the Hershey Bears on February 14, 2023.[27]

On June 21, 2023, Vecchione scored the series-winning goal in overtime of game seven of the 2023 Calder Cup Finals. He won another Calder Cup with the Hershey Bears on June 24, 2024.

After four seasons with the Bears, Vecchione left North America as a free agent and opted to initially sign a one-year contract for the 2025–26 season with Russian club, Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL, on July 30, 2025.[28] Before commencing his contract in Chelyabinsk, Vecchione was traded to Kazakhstani based KHL club, Barys Astana, in exchange for financial compensation on August 12, 2025.[29]

Personal life

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Vecchione was born to parents Diane and Joe and grew up in Saugus with his two older siblings, Michelle and Joe.[30]

Career statistics

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    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Tri-City Storm USHL 49 10 19 29 28 2 0 2 2 0
2012–13 Tri-City Storm USHL 63 26 34 60 75 — — — — —
2013–14 Union Dutchmen ECAC 38 14 20 34 32 — — — — —
2014–15 Union Dutchmen ECAC 39 19 31 50 18 — — — — —
2015–16 Union Dutchmen ECAC 34 9 20 29 30 — — — — —
2016–17 Union Dutchmen ECAC 38 29 34 63 45 — — — — —
2016–17 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2017–18 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 65 17 23 40 24 12 3 4 7 2
2018–19 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 67 15 23 38 36 — — — — —
2019–20 San Antonio Rampage AHL 61 21 15 36 23 — — — — —
2020–21 Colorado Eagles AHL 18 7 3 10 2 2 0 1 1 2
2021–22 Hershey Bears AHL 59 16 28 44 37 3 0 1 1 0
2021–22 Washington Capitals NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2022–23 Hershey Bears AHL 68 23 32 55 25 20 5 3 8 2
2023–24 Hershey Bears AHL 67 17 21 38 33 20 2 8 10 14
2024–25 Hershey Bears AHL 68 19 20 39 16 8 3 1 4 6
NHL totals 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — —

Awards and honors

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Award Year
College
ECAC All Academic Team 2014, 2015, 2016 [6]
All-ECAC Hockey Rookie Team 2013–14
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team 2014
NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship 2014 [31]
All-ECAC Hockey Third Team 2015–16 [14]
AHCA East First-Team All-American 2016–17 [17]
ECAC Player of the Year 2017 [32]
Hobey Baker Award Finalist 2017
AHL
AHL Rookie of the Month October 2017–18 [22]
Calder Cup 2023, 2024 [33][34]

References

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Michael Vecchione (born February 25, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey center for of the (KHL). Vecchione attended where he played college hockey for the Union Dutchmen from 2011 to 2017, becoming the program's all-time leading scorer with 175 points and holding the single-season record with 62 points in 2016–17. An undrafted , he signed with the in March 2017 and made his NHL debut with the in 2018 after being traded. He spent most of his professional career in the (AHL), winning two Calder Cups with the in 2019 and 2024. In July 2025, Vecchione signed with of the KHL, but was traded to in August 2025.

Early life

Upbringing

Michael Vecchione was born on February 25, 1993, in Saugus, Massachusetts. Vecchione grew up in Saugus, a suburb approximately 10 miles north of Boston, where he developed an early and intense interest in ice hockey shaped by the pervasive New England hockey culture. The Boston area has fostered a deep-rooted tradition in the sport since the late 19th century, with hockey evolving from early forms like ice polo into a staple winter activity that permeates local communities and youth development. As a child, Vecchione immersed himself in the game, later reflecting that he had "grown up playing hockey every single day of [his] life," highlighting his foundational dedication before formal structured play. At the outset of his competitive career, Vecchione stood 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighed 194 pounds (88 kg), playing as a right-shooting . His family's encouragement played a key role in nurturing this passion during his formative years.

Family background

Mike Vecchione was born on February 25, 1993, to parents Joe and Diane Vecchione in , where the family maintained a stable residence throughout his childhood. His father, Joe, served as an assistant deputy in the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department and previously owned a as part of the family's business interests, instilling values of discipline and hard work. His mother, Diane, acted as the family's , drawing from her background as a competitive bodybuilder who won the 1983 AAU Miss American Bodybuilder title, which emphasized healthy eating and in the household. Vecchione grew up with two older siblings: sister Michelle, a school librarian, and brother Joe Jr., an architect based in , both of whom contributed to a close-knit family dynamic marked by mutual support and shared activities like annual family Olympics with cousins. The Vecchiones, of Italian-American heritage, provided a Catholic upbringing in the tight-knit Saugus community, as reflected in Vecchione's attendance at . This stable, fitness-oriented environment in Saugus fostered Vecchione's early sense of perseverance and family loyalty, with the home garage even converted into a by his brother.

Playing career

Youth career

Vecchione began his organized youth hockey career with the Valley Junior Warriors in the Saugus Youth Hockey program, where he developed his skills during his early teens. He continued his development at in , playing for the Lancers from 2008 to 2011. In his freshman season (2008–09), Vecchione recorded 8 goals and 15 assists in 22 games. As a (2009–10), he improved to 24 goals and 30 assists in 24 games, earning All-Scholastic honors from the . During his junior year (2010–11), he served as team captain and led Malden Catholic to its first Division 1 Super 8 state championship, defeating St. John's Prep 3–2 in overtime at ; Vecchione contributed 26 goals and 52 assists in 20 games that season. While at Malden Catholic, Vecchione was selected by the Tri-City Storm in the 16th round (233rd overall) of the 2010 USHL Phase II Entry Draft. He also received draft interest from other leagues, including selection by the Halifax Mooseheads in the 12th round of the 2010 QMJHL Entry Draft. Opting to pursue junior hockey in the USHL, Vecchione joined the Tri-City Storm for the 2011–12 season, transitioning from right wing in high school to center; he posted 10 goals and 19 assists in 49 regular-season games, helping the team reach the playoffs. Vecchione returned to Tri-City for the 2012–13 USHL season, where he elevated his production with 20 goals and 34 assists in 60 games, establishing himself as a top playmaker before committing to . This junior experience solidified his recruitment, leading to his enrollment at Union rather than other options like the initially planned .

Collegiate career

Mike Vecchione enrolled at , a member of the conference in , ahead of the 2013–14 season, where he played four years through 2017. As a in 2013–14, Vecchione appeared in 38 games, recording 14 goals and 20 assists for 34 points, contributing significantly to Union's first-ever with a key game-tying goal in the title game against . He earned All-Rookie Team honors for his performance. In his sophomore season of 2014–15, Vecchione elevated his production with 19 goals and 31 assists for 50 points over 39 games. His junior year in 2015–16 saw 9 goals and 20 assists for 29 points in 34 games, during which he served as team captain. Vecchione's senior campaign in 2016–17 marked a breakout, as he captained the team and tallied 29 goals and 34 assists for 63 points in 38 games. Over his collegiate career, he amassed 71 goals and 105 assists for 176 points in 149 games, establishing himself as one of Union's top scorers. Midway through his senior year, on March 31, 2017, Vecchione signed a one-year entry-level contract with the , forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

Professional career

Vecchione signed as an undrafted free agent with the on a two-year entry-level contract on March 31, 2017, shortly after concluding his collegiate career at . He made his NHL debut with the Flyers during the 2017–18 season, appearing in two games without recording a point. The bulk of his initial professional experience came in the (AHL) with the Flyers' affiliate, the , where he established himself as a reliable scoring forward, tallying 40 points in 65 games during the 2017–18 regular season and contributing seven points in 12 playoff games. In his second season with the Phantoms in 2018–19, Vecchione posted 38 points in 67 games, showcasing consistent two-way play. Following the expiration of his Flyers contract, Vecchione signed a one-year, two-way deal with the on July 1, 2019. He spent the 2019–20 season with the Blues' AHL affiliate, the , where he achieved a career-high 21 goals and 36 points in 61 games before the season was curtailed by the . As an unrestricted the following summer, Vecchione joined the organization on October 9, 2020, via another one-year, . With the Avalanche's AHL team, the , he recorded 10 points in 18 regular-season games during the shortened 2020–21 campaign and added one assist in two playoff contests. On August 5, 2021, Vecchione signed a one-year, with the , beginning a four-season tenure primarily with their AHL affiliate, the . He appeared in one NHL game with the Capitals during the 2021–22 season, again without points, but thrived in Hershey, where he became a cornerstone player. Vecchione notched 44 points in 59 games that year and emerged as a leader, serving as an alternate captain for three consecutive seasons starting in 2022–23. His scoring consistency shone through with seasons of 55 points in 2022–23 and 38 points in 2023–24, while contributing significantly to the Bears' playoff success. Vecchione played a pivotal role in Hershey's back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024, including scoring the overtime winner in Game 7 of the 2023 Finals against the , securing a 3–2 victory and the Bears' 12th AHL title. After his AHL contract expired at the end of the 2024–25 season, in which he tallied 39 points in 68 games, Vecchione became an unrestricted free agent and departed North American hockey. He signed a one-year contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on July 30, 2025, valued at approximately $500,000 USD. However, just 14 days later, on August 12, 2025, Traktor traded him to Barys Astana for cash considerations due to roster constraints on foreign players. In his first 26 games with Barys during the 2025–26 season, Vecchione has recorded 19 points, continuing his productive professional output abroad.

Career statistics

High School Statistics (Malden Catholic High School)

Vecchione played three seasons for in the United States High School () league from 2008 to 2011.
SeasonGPGAPTSPIM
2008–092281523-
2009–1024243054-
2010–1120265278-
Career665897155-

Junior Statistics (EJHL and USHL)

Vecchione's junior career included time with teams in the Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL) and (USHL). Specific per-season EJHL stats with the Valley Junior Warriors from 2009–10 to 2011–12 are not publicly detailed in available records, but he transitioned to the USHL with the for the 2011–12 and 2012–13 seasons.

USHL Regular Season and Playoffs (Tri-City Storm)

SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPTSPIM
2011–12Tri-City StormUSHL4910192928
2011–12Tri-City StormUSHL20220
2012–13Tri-City StormUSHL6326346075
Career114365591103

Collegiate Statistics (NCAA - )

Vecchione played four seasons for in the (ECAC) from 2013 to 2017, becoming the program's all-time leading scorer. The following table includes total games played per season, which encompass regular season and postseason appearances where applicable; Union reached the 2014 NCAA championship, during which Vecchione contributed 2 goals and 3 assists across 7 playoff games.
SeasonGPGAPTSPIM
2013–143814203432
2014–153919315018
2015–16349202930
2016–173829346345
Career14971105176125

NHL Regular Season Statistics

SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2017–1820000
2021–2210000
Total30000
Vecchione has not appeared in NHL playoffs.

AHL Regular Season Statistics

SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2017–18Lehigh Valley Phantoms6517234024
2018–19Lehigh Valley Phantoms6715233836
2019–20San Antonio Rampage6121153623
2020–21Colorado Eagles1873102
2021–22Hershey Bears5916284437
2022–23Hershey Bears6823325525
2023–24Hershey Bears6717213833
2024–25Hershey Bears6819203916
Total473135165300196

AHL Playoff Statistics (Calder Cup Playoffs)

SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2017–18123472
2020–2120112
2021–2230110
2022–23205382
2023–2420281014
2024–2583146
Total6513183126

KHL Regular Season Statistics

As of November 19, 2025, in the 2025–26 season with :
SeasonTeamGPGAPTSPIM
2025–26287121916
Total287121916
Vecchione has not appeared in KHL playoffs as of this date.

Awards and honors

Collegiate awards

During his freshman season with the Union College Dutchmen in 2013–14, Mike Vecchione contributed to the team's National Championship victory, scoring a goal in the title game against . He was also selected to the All-Rookie Team for his strong debut performance and earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team following Union's conference playoff success. Vecchione was named to the ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team in each of his four seasons (2013–14 through 2016–17) for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher. Vecchione's senior year in 2016–17 marked the pinnacle of his collegiate honors, as he was named a finalist for the prestigious Hobey Baker Memorial Award, recognizing the top player in NCAA men's ice hockey. He received the ECAC Hockey Player of the Year award for leading the conference in scoring, was selected to the ECAC Hockey First All-Star Team, and earned First-Team All-American honors from both the NCAA (East Region) and the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA East). Additionally, as team captain, he became Union's all-time leading scorer in the Division I era with 175 points, surpassing previous records in goals, assists, and overall production. He was also honored with the William M. Jaffe Award as Union's outstanding male student-athlete.

Professional awards

In 2017, Vecchione was named the CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month for October while playing for the , after recording 10 points (2 goals and 8 assists) in 10 games. Vecchione was selected to represent the Atlantic Division at the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic in , where he contributed two assists in the All-Star Challenge to help his division advance to the skills competition final. He won the with the in 2023, scoring the championship-clinching goal at 16:19 of overtime in Game 7 of the finals against the . Vecchione captured the for a second consecutive season in 2024, contributing 10 points (2 goals and 8 assists) in 20 playoff games en route to the ' 13th league title.

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