Michael Kesselring

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Michael Kesselring
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Kesselring with the Tucson Roadrunners in 2023
Born (2000-01-13) January 13, 2000 (age 24)
Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Utah Hockey Club
Arizona Coyotes
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL draft 164th overall, 2018
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2021–present

Michael Alan Kesselring (born January 13, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for theUtah Hockey Club of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 164th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Kesselring played high school hockey with New Hampton School within the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council before spending the conclusion of the 2017–18 season with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). In his first year of eligibility, with standout physical attributes and strong hockey sense, Kesselring was selected by the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the sixth round, 164th overall, of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. [1]

In his only full season in the USHL in 2018–19, Kesselring split the season between the Buccaneers and the Fargo Force before committing to a collegiate career with Northeastern University of the Hockey East.

During his sophomore season in the NCAA, Kesselring opted to conclude his collegiate career and turn professional for the remainder of the 2020–21 season in signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on March 22, 2021. [2] Appearing with their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, on an amateur tryout basis, Kesselring collected three points through 21 regular season games and making six post-season appearances. In his first full professional season in 2021–22, Kesselring established himself on the Condors blueline, registering 2 goals and 13 points through 55 regular season games. [3]

Continuing with the Condors in his third season in the AHL in 2022–23, Kesselring showed offensive development by scoring 13 goals and 22 points through only 49 games with Bakersfield. Approaching the NHL trade deadline, Kesselring was traded by the Oilers along with a 2023 third-round pick to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen on March 2, 2023. [4] He was immediately recalled by the Coyotes and made his NHL debut the following day in a 6–1 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes at Mullett Arena. [5] [6] He was reassigned the following day to the Coyotes AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, on March 4, 2023. [7]

Personal

Kesselring was born at a hospital in Florence, South Carolina, [8] the son of Casey and Shawndra Kesselring. His father, Casey, played professional hockey at the ECHL level and has served as a minor, high school and junior head coach since 2003. Michael was coached by his father during his high school tenure with New Hampton School. [9] His younger brother, Mason, currently plays junior hockey with the Fargo Force in the United States Hockey League (USHL) and is committed to play at the University of Connecticut. [10]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2014–15 New Hampton School USHS 36347——————
2015–16New Hampton SchoolUSHS4051116——————
2016–17New Hampton SchoolUSHS3082028——————
2017–18New Hampton SchoolUSHS3811233423—————
2017–18 Des Moines Buccaneers USHL 120222—————
2018–19 Des Moines BuccaneersUSHL33210128—————
2018–19 Fargo Force USHL33715222020000
2019–20 Northeastern University HE 3423535—————
2020–21 Northeastern UniversityHE2053823—————
2020–21 Bakersfield Condors AHL 211231060332
2021–22 Bakersfield CondorsAHL55211134540000
2022–23 Bakersfield CondorsAHL491392240—————
2022–23 Arizona Coyotes NHL 90336—————
2022–23 Tucson Roadrunners AHL10257730002
2023–24 Tucson RoadrunnersAHL60001120000
2023–24 Arizona CoyotesNHL655162166—————
NHL totals745192472—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2024 United States WC 5th72130
Senior totals72130


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References

  1. ↑ "Dev Camp: Kesselring was at his lake house when drafted by Oilers". Edmonton Oilers. June 26, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Oilers sign Michael Kesselring to entry-level contract". Edmonton Oilers. March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  3. ↑ "There's one huge advantage for Oilers big d-man prospect Michael Kesselring". Edmonton Journal . August 24, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Coyotes get pick, Kesselring from Oilers for Bjugstad, Dineen". Arizona Coyotes. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Coyotes trade deadline wrap". Arizona Coyotes. March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Aho, Ghostisbehere lead Hurricanes to 6-1 win over Coyotes". USA Today . March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Coyotes assign Kelemen, Kesselring and Kolyachonok to Tucson". Tucson Roadrunners. March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Kesselring Son". Florence Morning News. January 30, 2000. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg
  9. ↑ "Casey Kesselring team staff profile". eliteprospects.com. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Mason Kesselring player profile". eliteprospects.com. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
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