Career Timeline of Joe Micheletti: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 1, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Joe Micheletti made an impact.

Joe Micheletti is an American ice hockey analyst, reporter, and former professional defenseman. He played 142 games in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for the Calgary Cowboys and Edmonton Oilers from 1977-1979. Subsequently, he played 158 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Rockies between 1979-1982. He is the brother of former NHL player Pat Micheletti.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1974: Member of National Championship Team

In 1974, Joe Micheletti was a member of the national championship team while playing college hockey at the University of Minnesota.

1974: Drafted by Montreal Canadiens

In 1974, Joe Micheletti was drafted 123rd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL Entry Draft.

1976: Member of National Championship Team

In 1976, Joe Micheletti was a member of the national championship team while playing college hockey at the University of Minnesota. He was also the most valuable player of the 1976 NCAA finals.

1977: Joined the Calgary Cowboys

In 1977, Joe Micheletti started his professional career in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Calgary Cowboys. In 1977, he also made his international debut for the United States national team at the Ice Hockey World Championship tournament in Vienna.

1979: Joined the St. Louis Blues

In 1979, Joe Micheletti joined the NHL's St. Louis Blues for the 1979–80 season.

1979: Played with Edmonton Oilers

In 1979, Joe Micheletti was playing in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Edmonton Oilers. In 1979, he also joined the NHL's St. Louis Blues for the 1979–80 season

1982: Concluded career with Colorado Rockies

In 1982, Joe Micheletti concluded his NHL career with the Colorado Rockies. Also in the spring of 1982, his playing career ended when he was a member of the United States team at the Ice Hockey World Championship tournament in Helsinki.

1982: Played at Ice Hockey World Championship tournament

In the spring of 1982, Joe Micheletti's playing career ended when he was a member of the United States team at the 1982 Ice Hockey World Championship tournament in Helsinki.

June 10, 1987: Joined St. Louis Blues as assistant coach

On June 10, 1987, Joe Micheletti joined the St. Louis Blues as an assistant coach with Doug MacLean under head coach Jacques Martin.

1991: Paired with Dave Hodge

In the 1991–92 season, Joe Micheletti paired with Dave Hodge on TV broadcasts for the Minnesota North Stars after spending three years behind the bench as an assistant coach.