| Kyle Calder | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Calder with theLos Angeles Kings in 2009 | |||
| Born | (1979-01-05)January 5, 1979 (age 46) Mannville, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Blackhawks Philadelphia Flyers Detroit Red Wings Los Angeles Kings Anaheim Ducks Barys Astana | ||
| National team |  Canada | ||
| NHL draft | 130th overall,1997 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
| Playing career | 1999–2012 | ||
Kyle Charles Calder (born January 5, 1979) is aCanadian former professionalice hockeyforward who played in theNational Hockey League (NHL) for theChicago Blackhawks,Philadelphia Flyers,Detroit Red Wings,Los Angeles Kings, andAnaheim Ducks.
Calder began his career by playing junior hockey for the Regina Pats of theWestern Hockey League (WHL). After scoring 59 points in his sophomore season, he was drafted in the fifth round of the1997 draft by theChicago Blackhawks. After his fourth season where he scored 88 points between two teams, he was rewarded with his first professional contract.
Calder began his career by playing for theCleveland Lumberjacks, the Blackhawks'International Hockey League (IHL) affiliate. He also came up to play in the NHL for the first timethat season, playing in eight games. During that time, he also got his first NHL goal.
The following year, after the collapse of the IHL, Calder began and ended his season with theNorfolk Admirals, their newAmerican Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. For a good portion of the season he played for the Blackhawks, appearing in over forty games.
Starting in the2001–02 NHL season, Calder stayed in the NHL. During thelockout, he spent a brief time inSweden. He came back to the NHL stronger than everthat season. He led the Blackhawks ingoals,assists, andpoints.
On August 2, 2006, Calder was awarded a $2.9 millioncontract for the2006–07 season by anarbitrator. The Blackhawks decided to accept it,[1] and then on August 4, 2006, Calder was traded to thePhiladelphia Flyers in exchange forMichal Handzus.[2] At thetrade deadline, the Flyers sent him back to Chicago for a third-round draft pick andLasse Kukkonen. Chicago immediately sent him to theDetroit Red Wings forJason Williams.[3] Calder scored his first goal as a Red Wing during his first shift.[4] He signed a two-year contract with theLos Angeles Kings on July 2, 2007.
On September 4, 2009, Calder was invited to theAnaheim Ducks training camp for the2009–10 season.[5] The Ducks however released him on September 26, less than a week before the start of the season.[6] However, he would return to the Ducks organization on October 28 when they signed Calder to a one-year,two-way contract and assigned him to theirECHL affiliate theBakersfield Condors.[7] On November 14, he was recalled by Anaheim because of injuries toSaku Koivu andRyan Carter.[8] On December 28, 2009, Calder was waived by the Anaheim Ducks.[9] After clearing waivers, he was assigned to theToronto Marlies on December 30, 2009.[10]
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1995–96 | Regina Pats | WHL | 27 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996–97 | Regina Pats | WHL | 62 | 25 | 34 | 59 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | ||
| 1997–98 | Regina Pats | WHL | 62 | 27 | 50 | 77 | 58 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1998–99 | Regina Pats | WHL | 34 | 23 | 28 | 51 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1998–99 | Kamloops Blazers | WHL | 27 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 6 | ||
| 1999–2000 | Cleveland Lumberjacks | IHL | 74 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | ||
| 1999–2000 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2000–01 | Norfolk Admirals | AHL | 37 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | ||
| 2000–01 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 43 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2001–02 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 81 | 17 | 36 | 53 | 47 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2002–03 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 82 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003–04 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 66 | 21 | 18 | 39 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2004–05 | Södertälje SK | SEL | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 2005–06 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 79 | 26 | 33 | 59 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 59 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 19 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
| 2007–08 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 65 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 74 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Bakersfield Condors | ECHL | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | ||
| 2009–10 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 40 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Bakersfield Condors | ECHL | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Barys Astana | KHL | 13 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 2011–12 | Bakersfield Condors | ECHL | 27 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 590 | 114 | 180 | 294 | 309 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | ||||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Canada | ||
| Men'sice hockey | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 2003Helsinki | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
 | 1999Winnipeg | |
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Canada | WJC |  | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2002 | Canada | WC | 6th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | Canada | WC |  | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2006 | Canada | WC | 4th | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | |
| Junior totals | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | ||||
| Senior totals | 21 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | ||||
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | ||
| YoungStars Game | 2001–02 | |
