Dylan Hunter

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Dylan Hunter
Hunter with the Rochester Americans in 2006
Born (1985-05-21) May 21, 1985 (age 38)
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Rochester Americans
Portland Pirates
Houston Aeros
Milwaukee Admirals
Cincinnati Cyclones
NHL Draft 273rd overall, 2004
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2006–2011

Dylan Hunter (born May 21, 1985) is a Canadian former ice hockey player, who is a former captain of the London Knights of the OHL and is now currently an assistant coach for the London Knights.[1]

He was drafted 273rd overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, in the 9th round. He is the son of Dale Hunter.

Early life[edit]

Dylan is one of the three children born to Dale Hunter and his wife Karynka. He was born in Quebec City when his dad was a member of the Quebec Nordiques but grew up in the Washington, D.C. area when his dad was traded to the Washington Capitals.

Playing career[edit]

  • Member of Team Ontario in the World Under-17 Championships in Selkirk, Manitoba.
  • Member of the Canada/Russia Challenge Series in November 2004.
  • Member of the Memorial Cup Champion London Knights (2005).
  • Became Knights franchise leader in games played on December 2, 2005 (275).
  • Captain of the London Knights (2005/2006 season).
  • With Rob Schremp and David Bolland, Hunter was one-third of one of the most productive lines in the Canadian Hockey League during the 2005/2006 season.[citation needed]
  • Named American Hockey League Player of the Week for the week ending November 5, 2007.[2]

Awards[edit]

  • 2003–04 OHL Western Conference Third Team All-Star.
  • 2004–05 OHL Western Conference All-Star.
  • 2005–06 OHL Western Conference All-Star.

Career statistics[edit]

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2000–01 London Nationals GOHL 50 12 20 32 75
2001–02 London Knights OHL 54 6 21 27 38 6 1 1 2 10
2002–03 London Knights OHL 68 11 31 42 41 14 3 3 6 8
2003–04 London Knights OHL 64 26 53 79 47 15 4 10 14 10
2004–05 London Knights OHL 67 31 73 104 64 18 10 11 21 16
2005–06 London Knights OHL 62 32 85 117 50 19 13 23 36 16
2006–07 Rochester Americans AHL 67 8 20 28 42 6 1 2 3 2
2007–08 Rochester Americans AHL 70 20 27 47 69
2008–09 Portland Pirates AHL 45 3 13 16 24
2009–10 Houston Aeros AHL 1 0 0 0 0
2009–10 Utah Grizzlies ECHL 43 18 35 53 24 9 0 5 5 6
2009–10 Rochester Americans AHL 10 1 1 2 2
2009–10 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 9 1 1 2 2
2010–11 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 24 7 15 22 37
2010–11 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 37 2 3 5 21 5 0 0 0 2
AHL totals 239 35 65 100 160 11 1 2 3 4

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