Player's Profile
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- Name: Kyle Chipchura
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-02-19
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Vimy, Alberta
- Acquired: 2004 NHL Entry Draft by Montreal
- Playing In: Pro
Kyle Chipchura
Prospect Grade: 6.0 A (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Chipchura had a career year in the WHL… suffered a groin injury which kept him out of the Top Prospects game in London, ON…Played for Canada at the U18 Championships in Belarus.
2005-06: Served as captain of the Raiders and led the team in scoring. He also finished out the season tied for first in goals scored and earned honors as the team's MVP. He was also captain of gold medal winning Team Canada in the 2006 WJC.
2006-07: Played in all 80 regular season games his rookie season with the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL). Chipchura proved that he was competent in all facets of the game, including the penalty kill and the power play. An outstanding natural leader, he was also a strong presence in the lockerroom. He was second among rookies in scoring, and the top scoring rookie during the postseason
Talent Analysis
A big, strong two-way center with some offensive upside, Chipchura is solid in all areas of the game, though not exceptional. He is an effective penalty killer and the type of player who does all of the little things to help make his team successful. Chipchura also exhibits maturity and strong leadership skills.
Future
He is the kind of player who goes on to have a long, if not outstanding, professional career.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2002-03 | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) | 63 | 9 | 21 | 30 | +3 | 89 |
| 2003-04 | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) | 64 | 15 | 33 | 48 | +6 | 118 |
| 2004 | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 12 |
| 2004-05 | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) | 28 | 14 | 18 | 32 | +8 | 32 |
| 2005 | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) | 14 | 4 | 7 | 11 | +1 | 25 |
| 2005-06 | Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) | 59 | 21 | 34 | 55 | -7 | 81 |
| 2005-06 | Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 2006-07 | Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) | 80 | 12 | 27 | 39 | +11 | 56 |
| 2007 | Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) | 22 | 6 | 7 | 13 | +10 | 20 |
Profile Last Updated: May, 2nd 2008
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