Kelly Buchberger
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Kelly Buchberger (b. December 2, 1966 in Langenburg, Saskatchewan) is a retired professional Canadian hockey player and current coach.
Buchberger played for the Edmonton Oilers, Atlanta Thrashers, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. He played minor hockey with the Western Hockey League Moose Jaw Warriors and also pro hockey with the American Hockey League Nova Scotia Oilers. As of April 2005, he is an assistant coach with the Edmonton Road Runners AHL team.
He was drafted in the ninth round by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, making him the 188th overall pick. During his playing career, he was known best for his gritty play and leadership, having captained the Oilers for four years.
Buchberger was the last remaining member of the active Oilers roster to have been on one of their 5 Stanley Cup winning teams. He remained with the Oilers until 1999, when he was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1999 NHL Expansion Draft.
Upon retiring, Buchburger joined the Oiler's management as a developmental coach.
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| Preceded by new creation |
Atlanta Thrashers captains 1999-2000 |
Succeeded by Steve Staios |
| Preceded by Shayne Corson |
Edmonton Oilers captains 1995-99 |
Succeeded by Doug Weight |
Categories: 1966 births | Atlanta Thrashers players | Canadian ice hockey forwards | Edmonton Oilers draft picks | Edmonton Oilers players | Stanley Cup champions | Los Angeles Kings players | Phoenix Coyotes players | Pittsburgh Penguins players | Moose Jaw Warriors alumni | Saskatchewan sportspeople | Canadians of German descent | Living people
