Kyle Calder

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Kyle Calder
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Calder with the Los Angeles Kings in 2009
Born (1979-01-05) January 5, 1979 (age 45)
Mannville, Alberta, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Philadelphia Flyers
Detroit Red Wings
Los Angeles Kings
Anaheim Ducks
Barys Astana
National teamFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
NHL Draft 130th overall, 1997
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 1999–2012

Kyle Charles Calder (born January 5, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks.

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Playing career

Calder began his career by playing junior hockey for the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL). After scoring 59 points in his sophomore season, he was drafted in the fifth round of the 1997 draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. After his fourth season where he scored 88 points between two teams, he was rewarded with his first professional contract.

Calder began his career by playing for the Cleveland Lumberjacks, the Blackhawks' International Hockey League (IHL) affiliate. He also came up to play in the NHL for the first time that season, playing in eight games. During that time, he also got his first NHL goal.

The following year, after the collapse of the IHL, Calder began and ended his season with the Norfolk Admirals, their new American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. For a good portion of the season he played for the Blackhawks, appearing in over forty games.

Starting in the 2001–02 NHL season, Calder stayed in the NHL. During the lockout, he spent a brief time in Sweden. He came back to the NHL stronger than ever that season. He led the Blackhawks in goals, assists, and points.

On August 2, 2006, Calder was awarded a $2.9 million contract for the 2006–07 season by an arbitrator. The Blackhawks decided to accept it, [1] and then on August 4, 2006, Calder was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Michal Handzus. [2] At the trade deadline, the Flyers sent him back to Chicago for a third-round draft pick and Lasse Kukkonen. Chicago immediately sent him to the Detroit Red Wings for Jason Williams. [3] Calder scored his first goal as a Red Wing during his first shift. [4] He signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings on July 2, 2007.

On September 4, 2009, Calder was invited to the Anaheim Ducks training camp for the 2009–10 season. [5] The Ducks however released him on September 26, less than a week before the start of the season. [6] However, he would return to the Ducks organization on October 28 when they signed Calder to a one-year, two-way contract and assigned him to their ECHL affiliate the Bakersfield Condors. [7] On November 14, he was recalled by Anaheim because of injuries to Saku Koivu and Ryan Carter. [8] On December 28, 2009, Calder was waived by the Anaheim Ducks. [9] After clearing waivers, he was assigned to the Toronto Marlies on December 30, 2009. [10]

Career statistics

Calder (19) gets ready for a faceoff against the New York Rangers on January 4, 2007. Rangers vs Flyers 2007 1.jpg
Calder (19) gets ready for a faceoff against the New York Rangers on January 4, 2007.

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1995–96 Regina Pats WHL 2717810110000
1996–97 Regina PatsWHL622534591753036
1997–98 Regina PatsWHL622750775820110
1998–99 Regina PatsWHL3423285129—————
1998–99 Kamloops Blazers WHL271918373015610166
1999–2000 Cleveland Lumberjacks IHL 7414223643922414
1999–2000 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 81122—————
2000–01 Norfolk Admirals AHL 371215272192682
2000–01 Chicago BlackhawksNHL435101514—————
2001–02 Chicago BlackhawksNHL811736534752022
2002–03 Chicago BlackhawksNHL8215274240—————
2003–04 Chicago BlackhawksNHL6621183929—————
2004–05 Södertälje SK SEL 125166105162
2005–06 Chicago BlackhawksNHL7926335952—————
2006–07 Philadelphia Flyers NHL599122136—————
2006–07 Detroit Red Wings NHL19591422130118
2007–08 Los Angeles Kings NHL657132018—————
2008–09 Los Angeles KingsNHL748192741—————
2009–10 Bakersfield Condors ECHL 533601055104
2009–10 Anaheim Ducks NHL140228—————
2009–10 Toronto Marlies AHL4014163018—————
2010–11 Bakersfield CondorsECHL53476—————
2010–11 Barys Astana KHL 133471630116
2011–12 Bakersfield CondorsECHL271211236—————
NHL totals5901141802943091821310

International

Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Men's ice hockey
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Helsinki
World Junior Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1999 Winnipeg
YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
1999 Canada WJC Silver medal icon.svg72682
2002 Canada WC 6th30000
2003 CanadaWCGold medal icon.svg91120
2006 CanadaWC4th932510
Junior totals72682
Senior totals2143710

Awards and honours

AwardYear
NHL
YoungStars Game 2001–02

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References

  1. ↑ Kempenaar, Adam (2006). "Hawks Accept Calder's Arbitration Ruling". ChicagoBlackhawks.com. Archived from the original on 2007-03-13. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
  2. ↑ "Hawks Acquire Handzus For Calder". ChicagoBlackhawks.com. 2006. Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
  3. ↑ "Hawks, Wings, Flyers cut deal". TSN.ca. 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-03-07. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
  4. ↑ "Red Wings roll over Blackhawks; Hasek just misses shutout". ESPN.com. 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
  5. ↑ "Ducks give Calder a try-out". OC Register. 2009-09-04. Archived from the original on 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
  6. ↑ "Ducks cut four, trim roster to 26". LA Times . 2009-09-26. Retrieved 2009-09-26.
  7. ↑ "Ducks Sign Calder to One-Year Deal". ducks.nhl.com. 2009-10-28. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
  8. ↑ "Ducks Recall Calder from Bakersfield of ECHL". Los Angeles Times. 2009-11-14. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
  9. ↑ "Ducks place left wing Calder on waivers". vcstar.com. 2009-12-28. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
  10. ↑ "Calder Reassigned to Toronto". ducks.nhl.com. 2009-12-30. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
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