Playing career

Burish was drafted in the 9th round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, 282nd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Prior to his NHL career Burish, a Madison, Wisconsin native, played at the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a degree in Economics. He served as captain for the national champion 2005-06 team, and assisted on both goals (by Robbie Earl and Tom Gilbert) in Wisconsin's 2-1 victory over Boston College in the title game.

In the 2009-10 season, he was a member of the Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks.

On July 1, 2010, Burish left the Blackhawks as a free agent and signed a two-year deal with the Dallas Stars at $1.15 million per year.

Upon expiration of his contract with the Stars, on July 1, 2012, Burish signed a four-year deal with the San Jose Sharks at $1.8 million per year, reuniting with University of Wisconsin teammate Joe Pavelski.

On October 17, 2013, Burish had surgery to an injured back and was placed on Injured Reserve.

In the 2014-15 season, on November 21, 2014, Burish was placed on waivers by the Sharks and was sent down to play with affiliate, the Worcester Sharks of the AHL. On January 14, 2015, the Chicago Wolves acquired Burish via loan. After concluding the season with the Wolves, on June 19, 2015, Burish was bought out from the final year of his contract with the Sharks, releasing him to free agency.

Personal

Burish has a younger sister, Nikki Burish, who also played for the University of Wisconsin. He is of Greek descent.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2001-02	Green Bay Gamblers	USHL		61	24	33	57	122		1	0	0	0	0
2002-03	University of Wisconsin	WCHA		19	0	6	6	32		—	—	—	—	—
2003-04	University of Wisconsin	WCHA		43	6	13	19	63		—	—	—	—	—
2004-05	University of Wisconsin	WCHA		41	13	7	20	41		—	—	—	—	—
2005-06	University of Wisconsin	WCHA		40	8	21	29	67		—	—	—	—	—
2006-07	Norfolk Admirals	AHL		64	11	10	21	146		6	1	1	2	4
2006-07	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		9	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2007-08	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		81	4	4	8	214		—	—	—	—	—
2008-09	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		66	6	3	9	93		17	3	2	5	30
2009-10	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		13	1	3	4	14		15	0	0	0	2
2010-11	Dallas Stars	NHL		63	8	6	14	91		—	—	—	—	—
2011-12	Dallas Stars	NHL		65	6	13	19	76		—	—	—	—	—
2012-13	San Jose Sharks	NHL		46	1	2	3	25		6	0	0	0	4
2013-14	San Jose Sharks	NHL		15	0	0	0	6		—	—	—	—	—
2014-15	San Jose Sharks	NHL		20	1	2	3	33		—	—	—	—	—
2014-15	Worcester Sharks	AHL		18	4	3	7	14		—	—	—	—	—
2014-15	Chicago Wolves	AHL		36	6	6	12	18		5	0	1	1	4
NHL totals				378	27	33	60	554		38	3	2	5	36

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2008	United States	WC	6th		7	0	3	3	27
Senior totals					7	0	3	3	27

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-NCAA All-Tournament Team	2006
Stanley Cup (Chicago Blackhawks)	2010

[ Source: Wikipedia ]