Christoph Brandner
Christoph Brandner is an Austrian former professional ice hockey winger.
Brandner had the most goals while playing for Krefeld Pinguine team of the German Deutsche [Eishockey Liga|DEL]. He was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the eighth round of the 2002 [NHL Entry Draft], the 237th overall pick and became first Austrian hockey player to score a goal in the NHL, when he was playing in the 2003–04 season with the Minnesota Wild. After the NHL Lockout he signed with Södertälje SK of the Swedish Swedish [Hockey League|Elitserien]. He later returned to his longtime original Austrian team, EC KAC, where he was a cult player. Brandner retired on 2 April 2012, and remained with Klagenfurt where he is currently a Developmental Coach.