Kyle Klubertanz

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Kyle Klubertanz
Kyle Klubertanz DIF.JPG
Born (1985-09-23) September 23, 1985 (age 39)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Right
Played for Portland Pirates
TPS
Djurgårdens IF
Hamilton Bulldogs
IFK Helsinki
KHL Medveščak Zagreb
Nürnberg Ice Tigers
Krefeld Pinguine
EHC Black Wings Linz
Vienna Capitals
NHL draft 74th overall, 2004
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Playing career 20082018

Kyle Klubertanz (born September 23, 1985) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.

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Playing career

Klubertanz was selected by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 3rd round (74th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. After graduating from his four-year collegiate career with the University of Wisconsin, Klubertanz made his professional debut on a try-out contract with the Ducks AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates at the end of the 2007–08 season.

Unsigned from the Ducks, Klubertanz signed a one-year contract in the Finnish SM-liiga with TPS. The following season he moved within Europe to the Swedish Elite League to play with Djurgårdens IF, establishing himself with 32 points, he helped Djurgården to a silver medal finish.

On May 27, 2010, with NHL ambitions he signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens. [1] Klubertanz was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs for the duration of the 2010–11 season.

Without an opportunity given with the Canadiens on June 1, 2011, Klubertanz signed a two-year contract to return to Sweden with Djurgården. [2]

After a single season with KHL Medveščak Zagreb of the Kontinental Hockey League, Klubertanz opted to sign in Germany, in agreeing to two-year deal with the Nürnberg Ice Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) on July 2, 2014. [3] When his contract was up, he joined fellow DEL side Krefeld Pinguine, signing on July 1, 2016. [4] In the following 2016–17 season, Klubertanz struggled to find his offensive game in Krefeld, collecting just 1 goal and 13 points in 47 games as the team languished at the bottom of the table. On February 15, 2017, Klubertanz was released from his contract in Krefeld and signed with neighbouring league the EBEL with EHC Black Wings Linz.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2001–02Chicago Chill 18U AAA18U AAA
2002–03 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 608263474
2003–04 Green Bay GamblersUSHL5762127124
2004–05 University of Wisconsin WCHA 413151864
2005–06 University of WisconsinWCHA434172144
2006–07 University of WisconsinWCHA341121346
2007–08 University of WisconsinWCHA404162052
2007–08 Portland Pirates AHL 5000210000
2008–09 TPS SM-liiga 51571262830320
2009–10 Djurgårdens IF SEL 55121931321632518
2010–11 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL7610223246200101022
2011–12 Djurgårdens IFSEL557132042
2012–13 HIFK SM-liiga41520253071238
2013–14 KHL Medveščak Zagreb KHL 180221430000
2014–15 Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers DEL 521119303881342
2015–16 Thomas Sabo Ice TigersDEL4641216401202210
2016–17 Krefeld Pinguine DEL471121358
2016–17 EHC Liwest Black Wings Linz AUT 3000250222
2017–18 Vienna Capitals AUT5232124391112322
SEL totals110193251741632518
DEL totals1451643591362015612

International

YearTeamEventGPGAPtsPIM
2003 United States WJC18 60004
Junior totals60004

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-WCHA Rookie Team 2005
WCHA All-Tournament Team 2006 [5]

References

  1. "Le CH enrôle un défenseur américain" [CH enlists an American defender]. rds.ca (in French). May 27, 2010. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
  2. "Klubertanz returning to Djurgården". difhockey.se (in Swedish). Djurgårdens IF. June 1, 2011. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  3. "Ice Tigers verpflichten Kyle Klubertanz | Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers Nürnberg". www.icetigers.de. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
  4. "Kyle Klubertanz: Weltenbummler mit viel Erfahrung wechselt nach Krefeld". Krefeld Pinguine. Archived from the original on July 3, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  5. "WCHA Tourney History". WCHA. Archived from the original on July 2, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2014.