Michael Stewart (born May 30, 1972) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the first round, thirteenth overall, of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers, but never played a game in the NHL.
Stewart played for the AHL's Binghamton Rangers for three seasons before bouncing around to several AHL and IHL teams, as well as time with the Canadian National Team. He has been a member of VSV EC since 2001. After an 18 year playing career Stewart retired as a member of the EC VSV. He is one of 4 players in the history of EC VSV hockey to have his jersey number retired. After one year as assistant coach with his old club he took over as Head Coach.Now he is coaching the Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven in the second german league (ESBG)
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