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Kyle Chipchura

Kyle Chipchura
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Born (1986-02-19) February 19, 1986 (age 31)
Westlock, Alberta, Canada
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
NHL Draft 18th overall, 2004
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2006–present
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 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.


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