Chris Hartsburg

Chris Hartsburg (born May 30, 1980) is an American former professional ice hockey player and former head coach of the Erie Otters.

Playing and coaching career

Hartsburg was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the 7th round (214th overall) of the 1999 NHL entry draft. Before entering the NHL, he played junior hockey for the Omaha Lancers and NCAA hockey for Colorado College.

Hartsburg was an assistant coach with the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League from 2011 to 2013 before taking an assistant coaching position with the Erie Otters for the 2013-2014 season. From 2014 to 2017, he was the head coach for the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League.

On June 20, 2017, Hartsburg was named the head coach of the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League. He coached the Otters for 4 years.

Personal life

Hartsburg is the son of former NHL player and coach Craig Hartsburg, and was born in Edina, Minnesota, while his father was a member of the Minnesota North Stars.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1997–98 Omaha Lancers USHL 54 16 19 35 58 12 2 2 4 20 1998–99 Colorado College NCAA 34 6 4 10 60 — — — — — 1999–00 Colorado College NCAA 33 3 2 5 50 — — — — — 2000–01 Colorado College NCAA 41 8 7 15 38 — — — — — 2001–02 Colorado College NCAA 40 14 8 22 50 — — — — — 2002–03 Albany River Rats AHL 40 7 3 10 22 — — — — — 2003–04 Albany River Rats AHL 51 4 5 9 26 — — — — — 2004–05 Colorado Eagles CHL 46 13 16 29 60 16 3 9 12 26 2005–06 Colorado Eagles CHL 29 5 17 22 59 12 6 4 10 0 2006–07 Colorado Eagles CHL 63 29 35 64 106 3 0 3 3 17 2007–08 Colorado Eagles CHL 6 3 2 5 6 — — — — — AHL totals 91 11 8 19 48 — — — — — CHL totals 144 50 70 120 231 31 9 16 25 43