Chris Minard (born November 18, 1981 in Owen Sound, Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey player for the Springfield Falcons in the American Hockey League (AHL). Minard began his professional career in 2002 with the Pensacola Ice Pilots of the ECHL. Minard was signed by the Penguins on July 12, 2007. He made his NHL debut on January 21, 2008 against the Washington Capitals. On February 26, Minard recorded his first NHL point, with an assist against the New York Islanders. Minard scored his first NHL goal on March 12, 2008, beating Ryan Miller of the Buffalo Sabres.