Kyle Chipchura | |||
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Born |
Westlock, Alberta, Canada |
February 19, 1986 ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
KHL team Former teams |
HC Slovan Bratislava Montreal Canadiens Anaheim Ducks Arizona Coyotes |
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NHL Draft | 18th overall, 2004 Montreal Canadiens |
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Playing career | 2006–present |
Medal record | ||
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Representing Canada | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
2006 Vancouver |
Kyle Douglas Glen Chipchura (born February 19, 1986) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing with HC Slovan Bratislava of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He was selected in the first round, 18th overall of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.
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.
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 points in the regular season, Chipchura added a further 6 goals and 13 points in the playoffs to help Hamilton capture the Calder Cup.