Adam Kleber
Adam Kleber (born March 24, 2006) is an ice hockey defenseman and prospect for the Buffalo Sabres who currently competes on the collegiate level for the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. He was drafted 42nd overall in the 2024 NHL entry draft.
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| Adam Kleber | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 24, 2006 Chaska, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Buffalo Sabres Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs (NCHC) | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| NHL Draft |
42nd overall, 2024 Buffalo Sabres | ||
Adam Kleber (born March 24, 2006) is an ice hockey defenseman and prospect for the Buffalo Sabres who currently competes on the collegiate level for the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. He was drafted 42nd overall in the 2024 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
Adam Kleber played two seasons for the Lincoln Stars in the USHL from 2022 until 2024. During his second season he had the most points for a defender on the team, and fifth in points overall on the team.[1] In the 2023–24 season Kleber was named to the All-Academic Team after graduating from high school with a 3.9 GPA.[2]He committed to playing at University of Minnesota Duluth in August 2022 after having been drafted by the Lincoln Stars in the USHL draft and the Portland Winterhawks in the WHL draft.[3] Kleber returned to Duluth for the 2025–26 season.[4]
International play
In 2023 Kleber competed in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the 2023 World Jr. A Challenge in Truro, Nova Scotia representing Team USA.[5][6] In both tournaments the US took home bronze. At the 2025 World Juniors, Kleber helped the US bring home their second consecutive gold medal.[7]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2021–22 | Chaska High School | MSHSL | 28 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Lincoln Stars | USHL | 56 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Lincoln Stars | USHL | 56 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2024–25 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | NCHC | 33 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NCAA totals | 33 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | United States | IH18 | 
|
5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2025 | United States | WJC | 
|
6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Junior totals | 11 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | ||||
References
- ↑ Burgess, Melissa (August 7, 2024). "Buffalo Sabres Top 25 Under 25: #25 Adam Kleber". diebytheblade.com. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ Norman, Joel (December 2, 2024). "KLEBER NAMED TO US NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM". lincolnstars.com. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ↑ Wellens, Matt (August 2, 2022). "Adam Kleber, a 6-foot-3 defenseman from Chaska, commits to Bulldogs". therinklive.com. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ↑ Wellens, Matt (July 30, 2025). "Kleber, Plante don't hold grudge against Bulldogs who left". duluthnewstribune.com. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ↑ McAlpine, Jordan (November 16, 2023). "Team USA's roster to feature 22 USHL players at next month's World Junior A Challenge". therinklive.com. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ↑ McAlpine, Jordan (August 2, 2022). "UMD commit Adam Kleber eager to represent his country, Lincoln Stars at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup". therinklive.com. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ↑ "GOLDEN: U.S. Beats Finland in OT at World Juniors". teamusa.usahockey.com. January 6, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or ESPN.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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