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All-Time Golden Knights |
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MURRAY KUNTZ |
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#39 |
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1997-01 |
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Right Wing
6-0, 195
Ottawa,
Ontario
Born:
August 7, 1977
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AT CLARKSON—A solid two-way forward, who was a steady contributor through four seasons ... An unsung hero, who led by example ... Possessed excellent vision, creativity and a thorough knowledge of the game ... Played 133 games at Clarkson finishing with 73 career points on 32 goals and 41 assists ... Well respected by his peers and coaches because of his commitment to the program ... A true stduent athlete ... Continued the fine tradition of Western New York players who have skated for the Knights.
“Murray has developed into a key member of our team. His hard work and diligence has been inspirational and is a major reason he will act as a captain this season. His energy and experience will prove to be a valuable asset. Murray is an effective communicator and will be relied upon to help the youthful players adapt to the rigors of Division I hockey. Murray saw considerable ice time last year and will be counted upon to be a major contributor offensively for us in his senior season. He is a key guy on the power play due to his ability to get the puck on the net and has a knack for being creative in the offensive end. He has added leg strength and improved his speed, which has made him a more effective checker. He should be a steady goal scorer for us throughout the year.”
SENIOR YEAR (2000-01)—One of Clarkson’s top threats on the power play, scoring eight of his nine goals with the man-advantage … Scored two power-play goals in 5-3 victory over Colgate (11/25) to gain selection to SIT All-Tournament team and ECAC Honor Roll … Has 19 points, including 10 assists.
JUNIOR YEAR (1999-00)—A dangerous offensive force who began to realize his potential at Clarkson … Doubled goal total through first two seasons with 11 goals along with 10 assists for 21 points through 33 games … A Top power play force with six man-advantage goals … Tallied power play marker against Cornell in ECAC Preliminary game (3/16) at Lake Placid ... Netted power play goal in 3-2 victory over Princeton (3/10) … Scored two goals and one assist in 4-0 win at Quinnipiac (3/8) … Tallied one goal in 5-2 win over Harvard (1/15) and followed the next night with two assists in the 4-1 victory against Brown (1/14) … Tallied winning goal in 4-1 triumph over Lowell (12/10) … Opened the season with three points (2-1) in sweep at Northern Michigan (10/22-23).
SOPHOMORE YEAR (1998-99)—Was hampered by injuries throughout most of the season ... Scored eight points on three goals and five assists through 21 games ... Was forced out of the line-up early in the new year with a hand injury and struggled to get back a regular role ... Best outing was a one-goal, one-assist effort in Clarkson’s 5-4 victory over nationally ranked Ferris State (12/12) ... Also scored in 5-1 win over Harvard (2/27) and in 3-0 victory over Union (1/29).
FRESHMAN YEAR (1997-98)—Showed improvement throughout the season, skating in 22 games ... Tallied two goals and six assists ... Played in all four ECAC playoff games and recorded one assist ... Tallied a goal in season opening 4-3 win at Bowling Green (10/24) and in 5-2 victory over Vermont (2/6) ... Recorded two assists in 5-1 win over Niagara (12/28).
BEFORE CLARKSON—One of the dominant scorers in the Central Junior Hockey League (CJHL) prior to Clarkson ... A 1997 CJHL first-team All-Star for the Nepean Raiders, coached by John Platt ... Through 53 games he scored 39 goals and 92 assists, while accumulating 126 penalty minutes ... Served as an assistant captain.
PERSONAL—Son of Charmaine and Murray Kuntz ... Born July 8, 1977 ... Shoots right ... Marketing major ... His dad played in the St. Louis and Buffalo organizations in the NHL, while his grandfather skated for the New York Rangers ... Also recruited by UMass-Lowell, UNH and Miami-Ohio ... Likes golf and boxing.
| Year |
GP |
Goals |
Assists |
Points |
Pen/Min |
PPG |
SHG |
GWG |
HT |
| 1997-98 FR |
30 |
4 |
6 |
10 |
4/8 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| 1998-99 SO |
37 |
9 |
13 |
22 |
9/18 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| 1999-00 JR |
35 |
7 |
9 |
16 |
10/20 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
| 2000-01 SR |
31 |
12 |
13 |
25 |
9/18 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
| Totals |
133 |
32 |
41 |
73 |
32/64 |
15 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
CAREER GAME-HIGHS - Last Time
Points: 3 (2-1) at Quinnipiac, 2/8/00
Goals: 2 at Quinnipiac, 2/8/00
Assists: 2 (twice) vs Brown, 1/15/00
PP Goals: 1 (six times) vs Cornell, ECAC Preliminary Game, 3/16/00
