- Kyle Chipchura
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Kyle Chipchura Born February 19, 1986
Westlock, AB, CANHeight 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight 206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb) Position Centre Shoots Left NHL team
Former teamsPhoenix Coyotes
Montreal Canadiens
Anaheim DucksNational team Canada
NHL Draft 18th overall, 2004
Montreal CanadiensPlaying 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.
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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 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
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
- ^ "Ducks acquire Chipchura from Montreal". Anaheim Ducks. 2009-12-02. http://ducks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=508315. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- ^ "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]
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Preceded by
Andrei KostitsynMontreal Canadiens first round draft pick
2004Succeeded by
Carey PriceCategories:- 1986 births
- Anaheim Ducks players
- Canadian ice hockey centres
- Hamilton Bulldogs players
- Ice hockey people from Alberta
- Living people
- Montreal Canadiens draft picks
- Montreal Canadiens players
- National Hockey League first round draft picks
- People from Westlock County, Alberta
- Phoenix Coyotes players
- Prince Albert Raiders alumni
- Portland Pirates players
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