Kaunisto Earns Player of the Week Honors
November 1, 2010 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
WICHITA, KS- Wichita Thunder defenseman Steven Kaunisto has been named the Oakley CHL Player of the Week.
Kaunisto (pronounced kuh-NEESE-toh) scored a goal and assisted on three others in three games last weekend in which the Thunder was 3-0-0. The 24-year old blue liner was also a staggering +10, including a +5 finish on Sunday during the Thunder's 8-0 shutout at Tulsa.
A native of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Kaunisto has five points in five games this season and currently leads the CHL in plus/minus. Kaunisto played four seasons of college hockey at Lake Superior State University from 2006-2010, scoring 59 points in 154 games. During his sophomore and junior seasons with the Lakers, Kaunisto was a teammate of current Thunder forward Troy Schwab.
The Thunder hosts the Arizona Sundogs on Friday at 7:05 p.m. The first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a free keychain schedule, courtesy of Hajoca. For tickets, call the arena box office at (316) 755-SEAT or visit the Thunder's official website at www.wichitathunder.com.
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