Schultz played collegiate hockey in the NCAA for the University of Wisconsin, which competed in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).
He played in 121 games and scored 40 goals and 73 assists.

Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in 2008, Schultz was unable to come to terms on a contract with the team.
During the last week of May 2012, Schultz officially "de-registered" from the University of Wisconsin triggering a process that made him an unrestricted free agent (UFA).
According to league rules, from the time Anaheim was given notice of the de-registration from school, they had a 30-day exclusive window to try to sign him or trade him.
Anaheim was ultimately unable to sign him.
Schultz was heavily recruited by up to 26 teams as a free agent, with the Edmonton Oilers having Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey personally recruit him.
On June 30, 2012, Schultz agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers.

Due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout that cancelled the first three months of the 2012–13 NHL season, Schultz played the first 34 games of his professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Oilers' affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons, recording 48 points to lead all AHL defencemen in scoring.
He was ultimately awarded the AHL's Eddie Shore Award in 2012–13 as the league's top defenceman, despite participating in less than half of Oklahoma City's games.
Schultz played collegiate hockey in the NCAA for the University of Wisconsin, which competed in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). He played in 121 games and scored 40 goals and 73 assists.
Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in 2008, Schultz was unable to come to terms on a contract with the team. During the last week of May 2012, Schultz officially "de-registered" from the University of Wisconsin triggering a process that made him an unrestricted free agent (UFA). According to league rules, from the time Anaheim was given notice of the de-registration from school, they had a 30-day exclusive window to try to sign him or trade him. Anaheim was ultimately unable to sign him. Schultz was heavily recruited by up to 26 teams as a free agent, with the Edmonton Oilers having Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey personally recruit him. On June 30, 2012, Schultz agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers.
Due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout that cancelled the first three months of the 2012–13 NHL season, Schultz played the first 34 games of his professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Oilers' affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons, recording 48 points to lead all AHL defencemen in scoring. He was ultimately awarded the AHL's Eddie Shore Award in 2012–13 as the league's top defenceman, despite participating in less than half of Oklahoma City's games.
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