Michael Buchinger

Michael Buchinger

Defenseman

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Pronunciation	BUSH-ing-GURR
Birthdate	April 25, 2004
Birthplace	Markham, ON
Height	6-0
Weight	192
Shoots	Left
Drafted	St. Louis Blues - Drafted: 2022, Round: 3 (#88)

Player Biography

Originally drafted in the third round by St. Louis in 2022, Buchinger turns pro in 2024-25 following three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the Guelph Storm, where he was coached by Thunderbirds assistant coach Chad Wiseman.

In his three OHL seasons, Buchinger averaged nearly a point per game with 158 points (30g, 128a) in 176 games with the Storm. He was a member of the OHL's All-Rookie First Team in 2021-22 and the OHL's All-Star Third Team in 2023-24, when he posted 10 goals and 37 assists in 52 games.

As a rookie in 2024-25, Buchinger picked up nine points (2g, 7a) in 51 games with the Thunderbirds to go along with 33 penalty minutes.

Player Biography

Originally drafted in the third round by St. Louis in 2022, Buchinger turns pro in 2024-25 following three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the Guelph Storm, where he was coached by Thunderbirds assistant coach Chad Wiseman.

In his three OHL seasons, Buchinger averaged nearly a point per game with 158 points (30g, 128a) in 176 games with the Storm. He was a member of the OHL's All-Rookie First Team in 2021-22 and the OHL's All-Star Third Team in 2023-24, when he posted 10 goals and 37 assists in 52 games.

As a rookie in 2024-25, Buchinger picked up nine points (2g, 7a) in 51 games with the Thunderbirds to go along with 33 penalty minutes.

AHL Career Stats

Season	Team	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	PPG	GWG
2025-26	Springfield Thunderbirds	50	5	4	9	-8	24	0.18	1
2024-25	Springfield Thunderbirds	51	2	7	9	-11	33	0.18	0
Total		101	7	11	18	-19	57	0.18	1

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