Michael "Mike" Funk (born August 15, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Buffalo Sabres. He was drafted by the Sabres in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2004 NHL entry draft.
Playing career Funk spent his junior hockey career with the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League where he compiled 121 points and 312 penalty minutes in four seasons. Funk signed his first professional contract in June 2006 with the Buffalo Sabres, and made his NHL debut with the team on November 18 of the 2006–07 season. He played in five NHL games with the Sabres in 2006–07, recording two assists.
On July 6, 2009, he was signed by the Vancouver Canucks and was playing with their American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Funk received a concussion and was forced into retirement after a hit to the head during practice from teammate Patrick Kaleta. This was also his fourth concussion in 14 months, and he was advised by doctors to stop playing hockey.
Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2002–03Portland Winter HawksWHL681151654701115 2003–04Portland Winter HawksWHL71325288650116 2004–05Portland Winter HawksWHL71822308471124 2005–06Portland Winter HawksWHL701136478850008 2006–07Rochester AmericansAHL612575760114 2006–07Buffalo SabresNHL50220————— 2007–08Rochester AmericansAHL5801010104————— 2007–08Buffalo SabresNHL40000————— 2008–09Portland PiratesAHL131238————— 2009–10Manitoba MooseAHL1916714————— AHL totals 151 4 23 27 182 6 0 1 1 4 NHL totals 9 0 2 2 0 — — — — —
International Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM 2003 Canada U18 5 0 0 0 0 2004 Canada WJC18 7 0 1 1 2 Junior totals 12 0 1 1 2
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