Born: | December 2, 1966 | Draft: | 1985 Oilers 188th Overall |
Hometown: | Langenburg, Saskatchewan | Position: | Right Wing |
Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Laval Rocket (Asst. Coach) |
Kelly Michael Buchberger (born December 2, 1966) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He played for several National Hockey League teams from 1986 to 2004. As a coach, he has been an assistant for the Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL) and a head coach of the Tri City Americans of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Kelly Buchberger Statistics
Deeper Dive
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- Oilers Best Sleeper Picks in Franchise History
- 5 Oiler Greats Who Deserve To Be Honored
Staff History
- AHL, Edmonton Road Runners, Assistant Coach (2004-2005)
- NHL, Edmonton Oilers, Development Coach (2006-2007)
- AHL, Springfield Falcons, Head Coach (2007-2008)
- NHL, Edmonton Oilers, Assistant Coach (2008-2014)
- NHL, Edmonton Oilers, Director of Player Personnel (2014-2016)
- NHL, Edmonton Oilers, Director of Player Development (2016-2017)
- NHL, New York Islanders, Assistant Coach (2017-2018)
- WHL, Tri-City Americans, Head Coach (2018-2021)
- AHL, Laval Rocket, Assistant Coach (2021-present)
Achievements
- Stanley Cup Winner (1987, 1990)
- IIHF World Championships Gold Medal (1994)
- IIHF World Championships Silver Medal (1996)