Brad Staubitz

Brad Staubitz (born July 28, 1984) is a Canadian ice hockey forward for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League.

Playing career
Undrafted, Staubitz signed as a free agent with the San Jose Sharks to a three-year entry level contract on September 18, 2005. Brad made his NHL debut for the Sharks during the 2008–09 season and recorded a fighting major on his first career shift against the Anaheim Ducks on October 17, 2008. On February 18, 2009, Staubitz was recalled from the AHL's Worcester Sharks.

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 Minnesota Wild for a fifth-round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. 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 preseason, 3 regular) by the NHL for illegally checking Cody Bass from behind during a pre-season game.

Trivia

 * Staubitz was born in Edmonton, Alberta, but raised in Sarnia.
 * He played his junior career as a defenceman and was converted to the wing at the pro level.