Bulbul Kartanbay

Bulbul Kartanbay (Kazakh: Булбул Картанбаева, Bulbul Kartanbayeva; born 30 July 1993) is a Kazakh ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Metropolitan Riveters of the NWHL, and for the Kazakh national team. She was the first player from Kazakhstan to play in the NWHL.[1][2][3] She had previously been drafted 15th overall by the Boston Blades in the 2017 CWHL Draft.

Bulbul Kartanbay
Born (1993-07-30) July 30, 1993
Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan
Height 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NWHL team
Former teams		 Metropolitan Riveters
Tomiris Astana
Aisulu Almaty
National team  Kazakhstan
Playing career 2014–present

In June 2020, Bulbul was appointed one of the head coaches for the Princeton Tiger Lilies.[4]

International career

Kartanbay has played over 30 games for the senior Kazakh women's national team, first making the team as a teenager in 2012.

Personal Life

Bulbul Kartanbay has played ice hockey for more than thirteen years. She was born in Kazakhstan, and in 2019 became the first Kazakh athlete to play for the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) when she signed with the Metropolitan Riveters. She has also played for the Kazakhstan Women's League, the Southern Alberta Women's Hockey Association in Canada, and competed in five World Championships. When she's not on the ice, Bulbul is a model and owns her own business, Omnomnom Eco Bakery, selling cookies that are healthy, vegan, gluten- and sugar-free. In 2020, Bulbul became one of the head coaches for the Princeton Tiger Lilies high school women's team.

She has a degree from the International Information Technology University in Kazakhstan.[5]

Kartanbay currently lives, plays hockey and coaches in the United States, She regularly travels throughout the world to participate in hockey clinics to support her many friends and colleagues in the international hockey community.

Kartanbay Foundation

Through Hockey, I have been able to travel the world, experience different cultures and have opportunities that few are afforded. In my travels, I have met many young hockey players who have talent and skill but lack the financial support to continue with their hockey development. The goal of our foundation is to support these players so that they can continue to grow in the game and show the world their talents. Some of the many activities we are involved in is purchasing equipment, access to high level coaching, clinics, camps and access to other opportunities in the hockey world. A portion of all Kartanbay apparel sales goes to the foundation.

Business Interests

Kartanbay Coaching

Providing private lessons, mentorships, clinics and clinic partnerships. For more information please click here

Omnomnom Bakery

Omnomnom supports healthy lifestyles. We care about our clients, and want spoil them with high-quality baked goods and treats that are both healthy and tasty. Our products are high protein, gluten and sugar free, vegan and organic. We use all natural ingredients, as fresh and locally-grown as possible.

Kartanbay Apparel

Hockey Jerseys and related items sold to benefit the Kartanbay Foundation

Link to Kartanbay Projects

Career Statistics

International and Kazakhstan League statistics available on www.eliteprospects.com

Career Timeline

2010-2011 Kazakhstan: 

    Selected to play hockey for the National Team

2013-2017 Kazakhstan → Canada

   Captain of the professional female Kazakhstan hockey club Tomiris
   Played for the Kazakhstan National Team
   Drafted by Canadian Women's Hockey League for the Boston Blades

2018 

   Drafted by CWHL for the Calgary Inferno Club
   Played for the Southern Alberta Women's Hockey Association team "Calgary Coyotes" team
   Participated in IIHF world championship

2019 Canada → United States

   Drafted by the National Women's Hockey League
   Became first Kazakh player in NWHL
   Was offered contract by Buffalo Beauts
   Played for Metropolitan Riveters
   Participated in IIHF world championship

2020 - present United States

   Became a head coach for the Princeton Tiger Lilies

References
  1. Murphy, Mike (August 9, 2019). "Bulbul Kartanbay: Chasing a Dream". The Ice Garden.
  2. "Metropolitan Riveters: Kazakhstan Native Kartanbay & Nicole Arnold Sign". August 17, 2019.
  3. September 2019, Zhanna Shayakhmetova in Sports on 21 (September 21, 2019). "Bulbul Kartanbay is first Kazakh athlete to play in National Women's Hockey League".
  4. "Coaches". Princeton Tiger Lilies Ice Hockey Club. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  5. http://kartanbay.com/about


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