Kyle Chipchura

Kyle Chipchura
Born	February 19, 1986 (1986-02-19) (age 25) Westlock, AB, CAN
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Phoenix Coyotes Montreal Canadiens Anaheim Ducks
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	18th overall, 2004 Montreal Canadiens
Playing career	2006–present

Kyle Douglas Glen Chipchura (born February 19, 1986) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, an affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes. He was selected in the first round, 18th overall of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.

Early life

Chipchura was born in Westlock, Alberta. He played minor league hockey in nearby Legal and Westlock, and attended high school at R. F. Staples Secondary School and Carlton Comprehensive High School during his major junior career with the Prince Albert Raiders.

Playing career

Chipchura in action with the Prince Albert Raiders.

Chipchura began his major junior career with the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2002–03. Following his second season with the Raiders, he was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens. On March 25, 2006, Chipchura was signed to a three-year entry level contract by the Canadiens and joined AHL affiliate the Hamilton Bulldogs to complete the 2005–06 season. In 2006–07, Chipchura remained with the Bulldogs. After posting 39 point in the regular season, Chipchura added a further 6 goals and 13 points in the playoffs to help Hamilton capture the Calder Cup.

In the 2007–08 season, Kyle played his first NHL game on October 10, 2007. He netted his first goal later that month on October 20 against the Buffalo Sabres.

On December 2, 2009, he was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for a fourth-round pick in 2011.^[1]

International play

Medal record
Competitor for  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold	2006 Vancouver

Chipchura attended Team Canada's selection camp prior to the 2005 World Junior Championships and was expected to make the team despite being only 18 (players up to 20 years old are eligible for the tournament). During practice with the Raiders, however, he suffered a severed Achilles tendon and was not able to be selected as a member of the gold-medal-winning Canadian team.

The following year, Chipchura was invited to try out again for the 2006 World Junior Championships. After being selected for the Canadian team, Chipchura was named team captain by head coach Brent Sutter on December 16, 2005.^[2]

Career statistics

Chipchura with the Anaheim Ducks fighting Shane O'Brien in 2009.

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2002–03	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL		63	9	21	30	89		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL		64	15	33	48	118		6	2	4	6	12
2004–05	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL		28	14	18	32	32		14	4	7	11	25
2005–06	Prince Albert Raiders	WHL		59	21	34	55	81		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Hamilton Bulldogs	AHL		8	1	2	3	6		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Hamilton Bulldogs	AHL		80	12	27	39	56		22	6	7	13	20
2007–08	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		36	4	7	11	10		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Hamilton Bulldogs	AHL		39	10	11	21	27		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		13	0	3	3	5		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Hamilton Bulldogs	AHL		51	14	21	35	65		6	3	0	3	2
2009–10	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		19	0	0	0	16		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		55	6	6	12	56		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Anaheim Ducks	NHL		40	0	2	2	32		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				163	10	18	28	119		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Comp	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2004	Canada	WJC18	7	3	2	5	28
2006	Canada	WJC	6	4	1	5	0
Junior int'l totals			13	7	3	10	28

References

1. ^ "Ducks acquire Chipchura from Montreal". Anaheim Ducks. 2009-12-02. http://ducks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=508315. Retrieved 2010-05-09. 
2. ^ "World Junior Roster Finalized". TSN. 2006-03-20. http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/news_story/?ID=147178&hubname=world_jrs. Retrieved 2008-11-10. ^{[dead link]}

External links

• Kyle Chipchura's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

Preceded by Andrei Kostitsyn

Montreal Canadiens first round draft pick 2004

Succeeded by Carey Price

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Name	Chipchura, Kyle
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Date of birth	February 19, 1986
Place of birth	Westlock, Alberta, Canada
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