Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Michael Amadio was born May 13, 1996 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. He is a centre in the National Hockey League.

Amadio was selected by the Los Angeles Kings, 90th overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. On March 13, 2016, Amadio was signed by the Kings to a three-year, entry-level contract. After beginning the 2017–18 season with the Reign, Amadio received his first recall to the Kings on October 26, 2017 and made his NHL debut that night. In his fourth game, Amadio registered his first NHL goal. After attending the Kings training camp, Amadio was named to their NHL roster to begin the 2018–19 season. On March 29, 2021, Amadio was traded to the Ottawa Senators. Amadio was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 29, 2021. Amadio was eventually claimed off waivers by Vegas Golden Knights and on January 30, 2022, the Golden Knights signed Amadio to a two-year, $1.525 million contract extension. Amadio helped the Vegas Golden Knights win their first NHL Stanley Cup on June 13, 2023.