Education
Prior to his National Hockey League career Burish, a Madison, Wisconsin native, played at the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a degree in Economics.
Prior to his National Hockey League career Burish, a Madison, Wisconsin native, played at the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a degree in Economics.
He last played for the Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Burish was drafted in the 9th round of the 2002 National Hockey League Entry Draft, 282nd overall by the 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 2014-2015 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. Burish has a younger sister, Nikki Burish, who also played for the University of Wisconsin.
He is of Greek descent.