Mike Bloom (ice hockey)

Michael Carroll Bloom (born April 12, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings between 1974 and 1977.

Early life
Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Bloom played junior hockey with the St. Catharines Black Hawks.

Career
Bloom was selected in the first round of the 1972 NHL Entry Draft, 16th overall, by the Boston Bruins, but never played for Boston before he was claimed by the Washington Capitals in the 1974 NHL Expansion Draft. Bloom also played for the Detroit Red Wings.

Personal life
His father Carroll Bloom played in the CFL for the Ottawa Rough Riders, as well as the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 1950s. Bloom also played for the Montreal Canadiens farm team in the 1950s.