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He was selected in the fourth round (77th overall) in the [[1980 NHL Entry Draft]] by the [[New York Rangers]] but never played in the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]. He was member of the [[Tulsa Oilers]] ([[Central Hockey League (1963–1984)|CHL]]) team that suspended operations on February 16, 1984, playing only road games for final six weeks of 1983-84 season. Despite this adversity, the team went on to win the league's championship.<ref>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14497-The-Tulsa-Oilers-were-true-road-warriors.html</ref> |
He was selected in the fourth round (77th overall) in the [[1980 NHL Entry Draft]] by the [[New York Rangers]] but never played in the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]. He was member of the [[Tulsa Oilers]] ([[Central Hockey League (1963–1984)|CHL]]) team that suspended operations on February 16, 1984, playing only road games for final six weeks of 1983-84 season. Despite this adversity, the team went on to win the league's championship.<ref>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14497-The-Tulsa-Oilers-were-true-road-warriors.html</ref> |
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He is the younger brother of former NHL player [[Scot Kleinendorst]]. He coached the UK Superleague team [[Manchester Storm]] for three years from 1997. On July 13, 2009. it was announced that former New Jersey Devils star [[John MacLean]] would replace Kleinendorst as the head coach of the Lowell Devils. |
He is the younger brother of former NHL player [[Scot Kleinendorst]]. He coached the UK Superleague team [[Manchester Storm]] for three years from 1997. On July 13, 2009. it was announced that former New Jersey Devils star [[John_MacLean_(ice_hockey)|John MacLean]] would replace Kleinendorst as the head coach of the Lowell Devils. |
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| Kurt Kleinendorst | |||
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| Born |
December 31, 1960 Grand Rapids, Minnesota | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Played for |
Tulsa Oilers Salt Lake Golden Eagles Toledo Goaldiggers New Haven Nighthawks Indianapolis Checkers Utica Devils | ||
| Playing career | 1983–1990 | ||
Kurt Kleinendorst (born December 31, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota) is an ice hockey coach who coaches the Under-18 team a the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. He previously coached the Lowell Devils, the AHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils. He also served as an assistant coach and later a scout for the Devils. Kleinendorst played four seasons at Providence College and was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997.
Playing career
He was selected in the fourth round (77th overall) in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers but never played in the NHL. He was member of the Tulsa Oilers (CHL) team that suspended operations on February 16, 1984, playing only road games for final six weeks of 1983-84 season. Despite this adversity, the team went on to win the league's championship.[1]
He is the younger brother of former NHL player Scot Kleinendorst. He coached the UK Superleague team Manchester Storm for three years from 1997. On July 13, 2009. it was announced that former New Jersey Devils star John MacLean would replace Kleinendorst as the head coach of the Lowell Devils.
Championships
He won the 1983-84 CHL Championship (Adams Cup) as a member of the Tulsa Oilers [2] team coached by Tom Webster.
References
External links
- Profile at hockeydraftcentral.com
- Interview with Kleinendorst whilst Head Coach of Manchester Storm
- Kurt Kleinendorst career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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