Kyle Klubertanz

Kyle Klubertanz
Born September 23, 1985 (1985-09-23) (age 26)
Madison, WI, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
SEL team
Former teams		 Djurgårdens IF
Portland Pirates
TPS
Hamilton Bulldogs
NHL Draft 74st overall, 2004
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Playing career 2008–present

Kyle Klubertanz (born September 23, 1985) is a professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for Djurgårdens IF in the Elitserien.

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Playing career

Klubertanz was selected by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks 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]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2002–03 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 60 8 26 34 74 — — — — —
2003–04 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 57 6 21 27 124 — — — — —
2004–05 Wisconsin Badgers WCHA 41 3 15 18 64 — — — — —
2005–06 Wisconsin Badgers WCHA 43 4 17 21 44 — — — — —
2006–07 Wisconsin Badgers WCHA 34 1 12 13 46 — — — — —
2007–08 Wisconsin Badgers WCHA 40 4 16 20 52 4 0 0 0 2
2007–08 Portland Pirates AHL 5 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0
2008–09 TPS SM-l 51 5 7 12 62 8 3 0 3 20
2009–10 Djurgårdens IF SEL 55 12 19 31 32 16 3 2 5 18
2010–11 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 76 10 22 32 46 20 0 10 10 22
SEL totals 55 12 19 31 32 16 3 2 5 18

References

  1. ^ "Le CH enrôle un défenseur américain [CH enlists an American defender]" (in French). rds.ca. 27 May 2010. http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/299696.html. Retrieved 9 December 2010. 
  2. ^ "Klubertanz returning to Djurgården" (in Swedish). difhockey.se. Djurgårdens IF. 2011-06-01. http://difhockey.se/nyhet.php?news=8305. Retrieved 2011-06-01. 

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