Michael Kesselring
Kesselring with the Tucson Roadrunners in 2023
Born (2000-01-13) January 13, 2000
Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team Arizona Coyotes
NHL Draft 164th overall, 2018
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2021–present

Michael Kesselring (born January 13, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 164th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Kesselring played high school hockey with New Hampton School within the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council before spending the conclusion of the 2017–18 season with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). In his first year of eligibility, with standout physical attributes and strong hockey sense, Kesselring was selected by the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the sixth round, 164th overall, of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

In his only full season in the USHL in 2018–19, Kesselring split the season between the Buccaneers and the Fargo Force before committing to a collegiate career with Northeastern University of the Hockey East.

During his sophomore season in the NCAA, Kesselring opted to conclude his collegiate career and turn professional for the remainder of the 2020–21 season in signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on March 22, 2021.[2] Appearing with their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, on an amateur tryout basis, Kesselring collected three points through 21 regular season games and making six post-season appearances. In his first full professional season in 2021–22, Kesselring established himself on the Condors blueline, registering 2 goals and 13 points through 55 regular season games.[3]

Continuing with the Condors in his third season in the AHL in 2022–23, Kesselring showed offensive development by scoring 13 goals and 22 points through only 49 games with Bakersfield. Approaching the NHL trade deadline, Kesselring was traded by the Oilers along with a 2023 third-round pick to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen on March 2, 2023.[4] He was immediately recalled by the Coyotes and made his NHL debut the following day in a 6–1 defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes at Mullett Arena.[5][6] He was reassigned the following day to the Coyotes AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, on March 4, 2023.[7]

Personal

Kesselring's father, Casey Kesselring, played professional hockey at the ECHL level and has served as a minor, high school and junior head coach since 2003. Michael was coached by his father during his high school tenure with New Hampton School.[8] His younger brother, Mason, currently plays junior hockey with the Fargo Force in the United States Hockey League (USHL) and is committed to play at the University of Connecticut.[9]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15 New Hampton School USHS 36347— —————
2015–16 New Hampton School USHS 4051116— —————
2016–17 New Hampton School USHS 3082028— —————
2017–18 New Hampton School USHS 3811233423 —————
2017–18 Des Moines Buccaneers USHL 120222 —————
2018–19 Des Moines Buccaneers USHL 33210128 —————
2018–19 Fargo Force USHL 337152220 20000
2019–20 Northeastern University HE 3423535 —————
2020–21 Northeastern University HE 2053823 —————
2020–21 Bakersfield Condors AHL 2112310 60332
2021–22 Bakersfield Condors AHL 552111345 40000
2022–23 Bakersfield Condors AHL 491392240 —————
2022–23 Arizona Coyotes NHL 90336 —————
2022–23 Tucson Roadrunners AHL 102577 30002
NHL totals 90336 —————

References

  1. ↑ "Dev Camp: Kesselring was at his lake house when drafted by Oilers". Edmonton Oilers. June 26, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Oilers sign Michael Kesselring to entry-level contract". Edmonton Oilers. March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  3. ↑ "There's one huge advantage for Oilers big d-man prospect Michael Kesselring". Edmonton Journal. August 24, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Coyotes get pick, Kesselring from Oilers for Bjugstad, Dineen". Arizona Coyotes. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Coyotes trade deadline wrap". Arizona Coyotes. March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Aho, Ghostisbehere lead Hurricanes to 6-1 win over Coyotes". USA Today. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Coyotes assign Kelemen, Kesselring and Kolyachonok to Tucson". Tucson Roadrunners. March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Casey Kesselring team staff profile". eliteprospects.com. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Mason Kesselring player profile". eliteprospects.com. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
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