Chris Kunitz is a retired forward from Canada.

What was the last team Chris Kunitz played for?

The last team Chris played for was Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL.

How tall is Chris Kunitz?

Chris Kunitz is 183 cm (6'0") tall.

How much does Chris Kunitz weigh?

Chris Kunitz weighs 88 kg (194 lbs).

When was Chris Kunitz born?

Chris Kunitz was born on 1979-09-26 in Regina, SK, CAN.

Chris Kunitz

a.k.a. "Christopher Kunitz"

#14 Chicago Blackhawks / NHL - 18/19

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Date of Birth: Sep 26, 1979
Age: 47
Place of Birth: Regina, SK, CAN
Nation: Canada
Youth Team: Hockey Regina MHA
Position: LW
Height: 183 cm / 6'0"
Weight: 88 kg / 194 lbs
Shoots: L
Status: Retired

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Cousin: Kyren Gronick

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Chris Kunitz — Career Statistics
S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
96-97	Yorkton Mallers U18 AAA	SMAAAHL	43	26	29	55	188	-	Playoffs	9	4	8	12	19	-
97-98	Melville Millionaires	SJHL	60	30	27	57	151	-
98-99	Melville Millionaires	SJHL	63	57	32	89	222	-	Playoffs	4	4	1	5	19	-
99-00	Ferris State Univ.	NCAA	38	20	9	29	70	-
00-01	Ferris State Univ.	NCAA	37	16	13	29	81	-
01-02	Ferris State Univ.	NCAA	35	28	10	38	68	-
02-03	Ferris State Univ."A"	NCAA	42	35	44	79	56	47
03-04	Mighty Ducks of Anaheim	NHL	21	0	6	6	12	1
03-04	Cincinnati Mighty Ducks	AHL	59	19	25	44	101	4	Playoffs	9	3	2	5	24	1
04-05	Cincinnati Mighty Ducks	AHL	54	22	17	39	71	13	Playoffs	12	1	7	8	20	1
05-06	Atlanta Thrashers	NHL	2	0	0	0	2	-3
05-06	Mighty Ducks of Anaheim	NHL	67	19	22	41	69	19	Playoffs	16	3	5	8	8	-1
05-06	Portland Pirates	AHL	5	0	4	4	12	1
06-07	Anaheim Ducks	NHL	81	25	35	60	81	23	Playoffs	13	1	5	6	19	1
07-08	Anaheim Ducks"A"	NHL	82	21	29	50	80	8	Playoffs	6	0	2	2	8	-2
07-08	Canada	WC	9	2	5	7	4	2
08-09	Anaheim Ducks	NHL	62	16	19	35	55	9
08-09	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	20	7	11	18	16	3	Playoffs	24	1	13	14	19	3
09-10	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	50	13	19	32	39	3	Playoffs	13	4	7	11	8	3
10-11	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	66	23	25	48	47	18	Playoffs	6	1	0	1	6	-1
11-12	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	82	26	35	61	49	16	Playoffs	6	2	4	6	8	-2
12-13	Pittsburgh Penguins"A"	NHL	48	22	30	52	39	30	Playoffs	15	5	5	10	6	-1
13-14	Pittsburgh Penguins"A"	NHL	78	35	33	68	66	25	Playoffs	13	3	5	8	16	-4
13-14	Canada Olympics	OG	6	1	0	1	6	2
14-15	Pittsburgh Penguins"A"	NHL	74	17	23	40	56	2	Playoffs	5	1	2	3	8	2
15-16	Pittsburgh Penguins"A"	NHL	80	17	23	40	41	29	Playoffs	24	4	8	12	15	2
16-17	Pittsburgh Penguins"A"	NHL	71	9	20	29	36	0	Playoffs	20	2	9	11	27	6
17-18	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	82	13	16	29	35	8	Playoffs	17	0	1	1	16	-1
18-19	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	56	5	5	10	23	-7

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Date	Team	Opp	Score	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	SOG	PPG	SHG	TOI
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Fri 05/04		vs
Wed 03/04		vs
Sat 30/03		@
Thu 28/03		@

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League	Regular Season								Postseason
League	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-
AHL	3	118	41	46	87	0.74	184	18	2	21	4	9	13	0.62	44	2
NCAA	4	152	99	76	175	1.15	275	47*	0
NHL	15	1022	268	351	619	0.61	746	184	13	178	27	66	93	0.52	164	5
OG	1	6	1	0	1	0.17	6	2	0
SJHL	2	123	87	59	146	1.19	373	-	1	4	4	1	5	1.25	19	-
SMAAAHL	1	43	26	29	55	1.28	188	-	1	9	4	8	12	1.33	19	-
WC	1	9	2	5	7	0.78	4	2	0

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Chris Kunitz — Career Totals

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AHL

118

NCAA

152

175

NHL

1022

268

351

619

SJHL

123

146

SMAAAHL

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Chris Kunitz — Awards by Season
Season	Awards by Season
2001-2002	NCAA (CCHA) First All-Star Team
2002-2003	Hobey Baker Memorial Award Finalist NCAA (CCHA) First All-Star Team NCAA (CCHA) Player of the Year NCAA (West) First All-American Team
2003-2004	AHL All-Star Game
2006-2007	NHL Stanley Cup Champion
2007-2008	World Championship Silver Medal
2008-2009	NHL Stanley Cup Champion
2012-2013	NHL First All-Star Team
2013-2014	Olympic Gold Medal
2015-2016	NHL Stanley Cup Champion
2016-2017	NHL Stanley Cup Champion

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Chris Kunitz — Transactions
Date	Status	From	To	Source
07/30/2019	Confirmed	Chicago Blackhawks	Retired	Details
07/01/2018	Confirmed	Tampa Bay Lightning	Chicago Blackhawks	Details
07/01/2017	Confirmed	Pittsburgh Penguins	Tampa Bay Lightning	Details
06/27/2013	Extension	Pittsburgh Penguins	Pittsburgh Penguins	Details
10/13/2011	Extension	Pittsburgh Penguins	Pittsburgh Penguins	Details

Chris Kunitz Biography and Trivia

Cult/Star player for Anaheim Ducks
Cult/Star player for Ferris State Univ.
Cult/Star player for Melville Millionaires
Cult/Star player for Pittsburgh Penguins

Career transactions
- 2019-07-30 • Announced his retirement
- 2018-07-01 • Signed by the Chicago Blackhawks
- 2017-07-01 • Signed by the Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2009-02-26 • Traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins with Eric Tangradi for Ryan Whitney
- 2005-10-18 • Claimed off waivers by Anaheim Ducks
- 2005-10-04 • Claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Thrashers
- 2003-04-01 • Signed by the Anaheim Ducks