Kyle Klubertanz

Kyle Klubertanz (born September 23, 1985) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.

Playing career Klubertanz was selected by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 3rd round (74th overall) of the 2004 NHL entry draft. After graduating from his four-year collegiate career with the University of Wisconsin, Klubertanz made his professional debut on a try-out contract with the Ducks AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates at the end of the 2007–08 season.

Unsigned from the Ducks, Klubertanz signed a one-year contract in the Finnish SM-liiga with TPS. The following season, he moved within Europe to the Swedish Elite League to play with Djurgårdens IF, establishing himself with 32 points, and he helped Djurgården to a silver medal finish.

On May 27, 2010, with NHL ambitions he signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens. Klubertanz was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs for the duration of the 2010–11 season.

Without an opportunity given with the Canadiens on June 1, 2011, Klubertanz signed a two-year contract to return to Sweden with Djurgården.

After a single season with KHL Medveščak Zagreb of the Kontinental Hockey League, Klubertanz opted to sign in Germany, agreeing to a two-year deal with the Nürnberg Ice Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) on July 2, 2014. When his contract was up, he joined fellow DEL side Krefeld Pinguine, signing on July 1, 2016. In the following 2016–17 season, Klubertanz struggled to find his offensive game in Krefeld, collecting just 1 goal and 13 points in 47 games as the team languished at the bottom of the table. On February 15, 2017, Klubertanz was released from his contract in Krefeld and signed with neighbouring league, the EBEL, with EHC Black Wings Linz.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM 2003 United States WJC18 6 0 0 0 4 Junior totals 6 0 0 0 4

Awards and honors Award Year College All-WCHA Rookie Team 2005 WCHA All-Tournament Team 2006