Chris Hartsburg

Chris Hartsburg is an American former professional ice hockey player and former head coach of the Erie Otters.

Playing and coaching career

Hartsburg was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the 7th round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Before entering the NHL, he played junior hockey for the Omaha Lancers and NCAA hockey for Colorado College.
Hartsburg was an assistant coach with the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League from 2011 to 2013 before taking an assistant coaching position with the Erie Otters for the 2013-2014 season. From 2014 to 2017, he was the head coach for the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League.
On June 20, 2017, Hartsburg was named the head coach of the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League. He coached the Otters for 4 years.

Personal life

Hartsburg is the son of former NHL player and coach Craig Hartsburg, and was born in Edina, Minnesota, while his father was a member of the Minnesota North Stars.