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Position: | Center | |
Shoots: | Left | |
Height: | 6’2" | |
Weight: | 205 lbs | |
Birth Date: | 01/19/1986 | |
Birth Place: | Westlock, AB, Canada | |
Acquired: | NHL Entry Draft | |
Draft Team & Year: | Montreal Canadiens in 2004 | |
Draft Round: | 1st | |
Overall Choice: | 18th | |
Salary: | $984,000 |
Scouting Report
Strengths: | He’s a natural leader who could become a future captain for the Habs. Is a strong, 2-way player. Chipchura is very mature for his age. |
Weaknesses: | Not the best skater, but has worked on it. Likely won’t set any scoring records in the NHL, better known for his defensive work. |
Projected Role: |
Chipchura will likely be a very good 3rd line center in the NHL. Could potentially play on the top lines if he works on his offensive game or if injuries occur. |
Biography
Kyle Chipchura captained the Team Canada to gold at the 2006 U-20 World Championships. Chipchura is in his first full season with the Hamilton Bulldogs. In 17 games this season, he has scored 3 goals and added 8 assists for 11 points while collecting 17 PIM. |