Mike Torchia (born February 23, 1972) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Biography Torchia was born in Toronto, Ontario. As a youth, he played in the 1985 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Toronto Marlboros minor ice hockey team. He played on the same backyard rink with Eric Lindros growing up as a kid in Toronto. Torchia was named to the Memorial Cup All-Star Team in 1990, and won the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy at the 1990 Memorial Cup. He was also named an Ontario Hockey League first team all-star in 1991. Torchia was drafted 74th overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. In his six career National Hockey League games for the Dallas Stars during the 1994–95 NHL season, he registered a record of three wins, two losses, and one tie with a GAA of 3.30 and an .895 save percentage. Torchia was named to the ISL Second All-Star team in 2001. Torchia was later a colour commentator for the Kitchener Rangers on 570 News. Career statistics Regular season Post season International References External links 1972 births Living people Baltimore Bandits players Birmingham Bulls (ECHL) players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in England Canadian ice hockey goaltenders Dallas Stars players Fort Wayne Komets players Guildford Flames players Hampton Roads Admirals players Kalamazoo Wings (1974–2000) players Kitchener Rangers players Milwaukee Admirals (IHL) players Minnesota North Stars draft picks Mohawk Valley Prowlers players Orlando Solar Bears (IHL) players Peoria Rivermen (ECHL) players Portland Pirates players San Antonio Dragons players Sheffield Steelers players Ice hockey people from Toronto