‘Cat Nips: Shoots right. Has appeared in 89 careergames, recording 10 points on three goals and seven assists.
2011-12: Lettered for the third time, appearing in all 37games. Tallied eight points on two goals and six assists. Scored atWisconsin (Oct. 7) and vs. St. Cloud (Oct. 15). Recorded twoassists at Lake Superior State (Dec. 10).
2010-11: Appeared in 32 games to earn second letter.Scored a power-play goal vs. Bowling Green (Nov. 13).
2009-10: Earned first letter. Appeared in 20 games,recording 1 assist. Recorded first career point vs. Alaska(1/30).
Before NMU: Played junior hockey with the Traverse CityNorth Stars (2006-07), Waterloo Black Hawks (2007-08) and theLincoln Stars (2008-09). Had 22 points with Traverse City (6-16) in61 games. In 2008-09 collected 17 points with Lincoln (7-10) toearn team’s most improved award.
Personal: A 2007 graduate of Sault Area High School.Majoring in finance. Son of Bonnie and Michael Kaunisto. Uncle, Joe Shawhan, played hockey for Lake Superior State and wasan assistant coach with the Lakers and is currently an assistantcoach for NMU. Brother, Ray, played an NMU. Born on March 27,1989.
