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Brad Hunt (ice hockey)

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Brad Hunt
File:Brad Hunt 2018-02-06 1.jpg
Hunt with the Vegas Golden Knights on February 6, 2018
Born (1988-08-24) August 24, 1988 (age 36)
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
AHL team
Former teams		 Hershey Bears
Edmonton Oilers
St. Louis Blues
Nashville Predators
Vegas Golden Knights
Minnesota Wild
Vancouver Canucks
Colorado Avalanche
National team File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2012–present

Bradley Michael Hunt (born August 24, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL). He has also played for the Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks, and Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Career[change]

Before playing in the NHL, Hunt played parts of 3 seasons with the Coquitlam Express of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and 4 years with the Bemidji State Beavers. With the Express, Hunt was named the team's Most Outstanding Defenceman twice and was named to the BCHL All-Star Game in 2007.[1] Hunt was also successful in his time with the Beavers. He was named to CHA All-Tournament Team and helped them win the College Hockey America (CHA) tournament.[2] By winning the tournament, the Beavers entered the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament as the lowest seeded team. As the underdogs, the Beavers went on to defeat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Cornell Big Red to make it to the Frozen Four. The team eventually lost to the Miami RedHawks but Hunt was named to the NCAA Midwest Regional All-Tournament Team, All-CHA Rookie Team, All-CHA First Team, and was awarded the CHA Rookie of the Year.[3][4] Hunt ended his time at Bemidji State as the team's all-time leader in defenceman scoring and defenceman power play goals.[5]

He was not drafted by an NHL team but signed a amateur tryout contract with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL). Hunt was named to the 2013 AHL All-Star Game.[6]

On July 7, 2013, Hunt signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers.[7] He was sent down and played most of his time with their AHL-affiliate Oklahoma City Barons. On January 3, 2014, Hunt made his NHL debut in a 5-2 loss against the Anaheim Ducks.[8] On October 11, Hunt scored his first NHL goal in a 5-4 shootout loss against the Vancouver Canucks.[9]

On July 2, 2016, Hunt signed a one-year, two-way contract with the St. Louis Blues but only played 9 games with them.[10] He was then placed on waivers and picked up by the Nashville Predators on January 16, 2017.[11]

On July 1, 2017, Hunt signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.[12] He played 58 games with them.

On January 21, 2019, the Golden Knights traded Hunt along with a sixth-round pick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[13] On June 24, 2019, Hunt signed a two-year, $1.4 million extension to stay with the Wild.[14]

On July 28, 2021, Hunt signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with his home province Vancouver Canucks.[15] He played 1 season with them.

On July 15, 2022, Hunt signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Colorado Avalanche.[16] He split time between the Avalanche and their AHL-affiliate Colorado Eagles. He was named to the AHL All-Star Classic but decided to instead play with the Avalanche.[17]

On August 2, 2024, Hunt signed a one-year contract with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL).[18]

References[change]

  1. ↑ "BCHL's Coastal stars light up Interior". Cowichan Valley Citizen. Archived from the original on August 20, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ↑ "This Week in the CHA: March 19, 2009". USCHO. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Regrets, reflections as Bemidji State's NCAA Cinderella run ends". NBC Connecticut. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Bemidji State men's hockey: Read, Hunt named to All-CHA team". The Bemidji Pioneer. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Maple Ridge's Brad Hunt Off To Chicago". Pitt Meadows Today. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Brad Hunt Replaces Brett Sterling on AHL All-Star Team". Chicago Wolves. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Former Beaver Hunt signs with NHL's Edmonton Oilers". The Bemidji Pioneer. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Hunt makes NHL debut with Oilers". Bemidji State University. Retrieved January 28, 2025.[permanent dead link]
  9. ↑ "Canucks come from behind to beat Oilers 5-4 in shootout". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Blues add depth, agree to terms with 9 players". St. Louis Blues. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Predators claim Hunt on waivers". Nashville Predators. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Golden Knights sign 6 free agents". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  13. ↑ "VGK Acquires 5th RD Pick In 2019 Draft From MIN For Hunt & 6th RD Pick". Vegas Golden Knights. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Wild agree to terms with Brad Hunt on a two-year contract". Minnesota Wild. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Canucks sign defenceman Brad Hunt to one-year contract". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Avalanche signs Brad Hunt". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Defenseman Brad Hunt named to 2023 AHL All-Star Classic". Colorado Eagles. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Bears Sign All-Star Defenseman Brad Hunt to AHL Contract". Hershey Bears. Retrieved January 28, 2025.

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