Bradley Michael Staubitz (born July 28, 1984) is a former

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who is currently an assistant coach for the

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in the

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Playing career

Staubitz was born in

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, Alberta, and raised in

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, Ontario. He played his junior career as a defenceman and was converted to the wing at the pro level. Undrafted, Staubitz signed as a free agent with the

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to a three-year entry-level contract on September 18, 2005. Staubitz made his

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debut for the Sharks during the 2008–09 season and recorded a

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on his first career shift against the

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on October 17, 2008. On February 18, 2009, Staubitz was recalled from the AHL's

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. He played in 47 games for San Jose in 2009–10 recording a career-high 6 points. On June 21, 2010 he was traded to the

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for a fifth-round pick in the

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. He was then signed to a two-year contract by the Wild on June 22. On September 24, 2011, Staubitz was suspended for 7 games (4 preseasons, 3 regular) by the NHL for illegally checking

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from behind during a pre-season game. Staubitz was put on waivers on February 10, 2012. He cleared waivers the next day and was assigned to the Houston Aeros of the

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, the Wild's minor league affiliate. On February 27, 2012, the Montreal Canadiens claimed Staubitz off re-entry waivers. On July 1, 2012, he signed a two-year contract with the

. On November 16, 2013, Staubitz was traded by the Ducks along with Peter Holland to the

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in exchange for

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and two

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picks. He was immediately reassigned to their minor league team, the

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of the American Hockey League. As a free agent into the 2014–15 season, Staubitz with limited North American interest, opted to sign his first European contract with German DEL2 club, EV Landshut on October 22, 2014. At the conclusion of the season he opted to retire and coach for the

of the Ontario Hockey League.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Staubitz, Brad 1984 births Living people Anaheim Ducks players Canadian ice hockey right wingers Cleveland Barons (2001–2006) players EV Landshut players Minnesota Wild players Montreal Canadiens players Norfolk Admirals players Ottawa 67's players San Jose Sharks players Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds players Ice hockey people from Edmonton Toronto Marlies players Undrafted National Hockey League players Worcester Sharks players