Michael grew up on Long Island playing travel hockey throughout the Island. He was a member of the 2007 Freeport Arrows Team who finished in 2nd place in the New York State Championships. He also played 4 years of high school hockey at Saint Mary’s High School, and won the High School State Championship in 2007. He graduated from Sacred Heart University with a BA in History. While at Sacred Heart he played on their club ice hockey team. Before joining the Stony Brook University stadd, Michael coached for the Long Beach Lightning Organization. He still resides on Long Island with his wife and he enjoys golfing and spending time with family and friends.