Luke Kunin

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Luke Kunin at Minnesota Wild open practice at Tria Rink in St Paul, MN (1)

Script error: No such module "infobox3cols".

Luke Kunin (born December 4, 1997) is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the first round, 15th overall, of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Kunin was born in Chesterfield, Missouri. He played minor hockey in the St. Louis area before joining the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP).

Playing career[edit | edit source]

College[edit | edit source]

Kunin played college hockey for the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten Conference. During his time with the Badgers, he served as team captain and was known for his leadership and scoring ability.

Professional[edit | edit source]

Kunin signed his entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild in 2017. He made his NHL debut on October 14, 2017, against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Kunin scored his first NHL goal on October 26, 2017, against the New York Islanders.

In October 2020, Kunin was traded to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Nick Bonino and draft picks. He played two seasons with the Predators before being traded to the San Jose Sharks in July 2022.

International play[edit | edit source]

Kunin has represented the United States at various international levels. He played in the IIHF World U18 Championships and the IIHF World Junior Championships, winning gold medals in both tournaments.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Kunin has been an advocate for Type 1 diabetes awareness, a condition he was diagnosed with at a young age. He often participates in community events and fundraisers to support diabetes research.

Career statistics[edit | edit source]

Regular season and playoffs[edit | edit source]

Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 Minnesota Wild NHL 19 2 2 4 6
2018–19 Minnesota Wild NHL 49 6 11 17 18
2019–20 Minnesota Wild NHL 63 15 16 31 55
2020–21 Nashville Predators NHL 38 10 9 19 10
2021–22 Nashville Predators NHL 82 13 9 22 39
2022–23 San Jose Sharks NHL 0 0 0 0 0

Awards and honors[edit | edit source]

  • Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2016)
  • Big Ten First All-Star Team (2017)

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Page Template:Navbar-header/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "wikitext").

Updated May 8, 2024[1][2]

No. Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname D R Template:Age 2023 Brandon, Manitoba
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname RW R Template:Age 2023 Buffalo, New York
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname LW L Template:Age 2021 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname Injured Reserve D R Template:Age 2022 St. Albert, Alberta
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname G L Template:Age 2023 Thunder Bay, Ontario
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname C L Template:Age 2020 Houston, Texas
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname D R Template:Age 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname C R Template:Age 2023 Oviedo, Florida
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname G L Template:Age 2024 Los Gatos, California
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname (C) Injured Reserve C L Template:Age 2007 Guelph, Ontario
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname LW L Template:Age 2021 Haninge, Sweden
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname Injured Reserve D R Template:Age 2023 Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname (A) D L Template:Age 2017 King City, Ontario
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname RW R Template:Age 2024 Lincoln, Massachusetts
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname C L Template:Age 2023 Oulu, Finland
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname LW L Template:Age 2023 Kitchener, Ontario
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname C L Template:Age 2024 Penza, Russia
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname C R Template:Age 2022 Chesterfield, Missouri
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname RW R Template:Age 2014 Staten Island, New York
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname D L Template:Age 2023 Portland, Oregon
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname D R Template:Age 2023 Písek, Czechoslovakia
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname RW L Template:Age 2023 Toronto, Ontario
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname C R Template:Age 2023 Tecumseh, Ontario
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname C L Template:Age 2022 Augsburg, Germany
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname D L Template:Age 2023 Southborough, Massachusetts
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname Injured Reserve G L Template:Age 2024 Havlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname D L Template:Age 2005 Montreal, Quebec
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname RW L Template:Age 2023 Pardubice, Czech Republic
Script error: No such module "Number table sorting". Template:Sort Template:Sortname LW R Template:Age 2023 Karlstad, Sweden

Template:Minnesota Wild draft picks

Stub icon

This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it.


  1. ↑ "San Jose Sharks Roster". National Hockey League. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ "San Jose Sharks Hockey Transations". The Sports Network. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Retrieved from "https://wikimd.com/w/index.php?title=Luke_Kunin&oldid=5792229"

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD