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EditKelly Michael Buchberger - Born December 2, 1966 in Langenburg, Saskatchewan is a Canadian retired ice Hockey right winger and coach.
- Stanley Cup Champion *1987, 1990 with Edmonton Oilers.
- Clarence S. Campbell Bowl Champion 1990 with Edmonton Oilers.
- World Ice Hockey Champion 1994 with Team Canada.
- 1996 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships Silver Medal Winner with Team Canada.
Buchberger played his junior Hockey with Melville Millionaires and Moose Jaw Warriors.
Buchberger turned pro with the AHL Nova Scotia Oilers for the 1986-87 season, leading the team in penalty minutes. He was called up to the NHL, making his debut with the Edmonton Oilers in the *1987 Stanley Cup finals vs Philadelphia Flyers, playing the first 3 games of the series, his 1st on May 17, 1987 picking up 5 penalty minutes. He had 0 points in those 3 games, but showed his grit and toughness. Edmonton won the Stanley Cup and so did Buchberger with those 3 games.
Buchberger played 19 games for Edmonton the next season, scoring his 1st NHL goal vs Mario Gosselin of Quebec Nordiques at 16:13 of 3rd period on January 19, 1988 at Quebec Coliseum in a 4-4 tie. His goal gave the Oilers a the tie.
Buchberger would become captain of Edmonton in 1995, and played for the Oilers until 1999 when he was claimed by the Atlanta Thrashers in the NHL Expansion Draft. Buchberger would become the Thrashers 1st captain and also scored their 1st NHL goal on opening night vs Martin Brodeur of New Jersey Devils on October 2, 1999 at Philips Arena in a 4-1 Devils win.
The Thrashers traded Buchberger to LA Kings in March 2000 and he played in LA for 2 more seasons.
Buchberger finished his NHL career with Phoenix Coyotes and Pittsburgh Penguins.
After retiring as a player, Buchberger turned to coach, 1st with the AHL Springfield Falcons, then he became a assistant coach with Edmonton Oilers for 6 seasons, then New York Islanders for 1 season. He also coached the WHL Tri-City Americans and was later a coach with the AHL Lavel Rocket.
Kelly Buchberger was inducted into the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022.
