Michael Buchinger
#9 Springfield Thunderbirds / AHL - 26/27
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Michael Buchinger Facts
- Date of Birth
- Apr 25, 2004
- Age
- 22
- Place of Birth
- Markham, ON, CAN
- Nation
- Canada
- Youth Team
- -
- Position
- D
- Height
- 183 cm / 6'0"
- Weight
- 86 kg / 190 lbs
- Shoots
- L
- Contract
- 26/27
- Cap Hit
- Powered by
- NHL Rights
St. Louis Blues / Signed- Highlights
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He’s not just supporting the play or pinching; he’s deking defenders, attacking the middle, and setting up teammates. After beating one defender, he passes and then sprints into space. On the power play, the additional structure sees the passing and activation-focused Buchinger thrive. -EliteProspects 2022 NHL Draft Guide
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Michael Buchinger Statistics
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| S | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- | POST | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-19 |  Toronto Jr. Canadiens U15 AAA | GTHL U15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| 19-20 | Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA | GTHL U16 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 22 | - | Playoffs | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | - |
| 21-22 | Guelph Storm | OHL | 63 | 5 | 39 | 44 | 47 | 15 | Playoffs | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 |
| 22-23 | Guelph Storm | OHL | 61 | 15 | 52 | 67 | 62 | -5 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -2 |
| 23-24 | Guelph Storm"A" | OHL | 52 | 10 | 37 | 47 | 37 | -8 | Playoffs | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| 24-25 |  Springfield Thunderbirds | AHL | 51 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 33 | -11 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 25-26 | Springfield Thunderbirds | AHL | 58 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 32 | -6 | Playoffs | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | -4 |
| 26-27 | Springfield Thunderbirds | AHL | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Michael Buchinger Tournament Statistics
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Michael Buchinger Game Log
2025-2026
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| Date | Team | Opp | Score | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- | SOG | PPG | SHG | TOI |
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Michael Buchinger Career Highlights
| Season | Awards by Season |
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| 2021-2022 | |
| 2023-2024 |
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Michael Buchinger Biography and Trivia
Drafted 2020, 2 #24 by Guelph Storm in the OHL Priority Selection
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #140 by FCHockey
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #62 by TSN/Craig Button
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #94 by McKeen's Hockey
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #73 by TSN/McKenzie
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #30 by NHL Central Scouting
Invited to NHL Scouting Combine -- 2022