Michael Ware (born March 22, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played for the Edmonton Oilers, as well as in Europe, where he was primarily an enforcer.
During his time in Cape Breton, Ware received a 20-game suspension for breaking his stick over the glass, and subsequently throwing it at a referee.
Ware returned to the Racers for the following season, again increasing his scoring output, with 71 points in 43 games;[2] the team finished mid-table and didn't make it out the group stages during the playoffs.
In the maiden BISL season, The Devils were named league champions, however, they lost in the play semifinals to eventual winners Sheffield Steelers.
Ware subsequently joined the Steelers in the off-season, but the team struggled, thanks in no small part to the Ayr Scottish Eagles completing the British Grand Slam.
As a result, Ware moved back to the London Knights for the following season, linking up with former Devils teammates Ian MacIntyre, Kim Ahlroos, Steve Thornton and Vezio Sacratini.
[2] Following the culmination of the 2002-03 season, the London Knights, as well as the Manchester Storm and Ayr Scottish Eagles all folded, whilst the Bracknell Bees dropped down the BNL.
[7] Ware's nephew Phil Oreskovic, was also a professional hockey player, having played 10 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as in various North American minor leagues.