Luke Kunin
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American ice hockey player
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]
Updated December 18, 2024[1][2]
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