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Chris Kunitz was born on 26 September, 1979 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, is a Canadian ice hockey player. Discover Chris Kunitz's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?

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Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 26 September, 1979
Birthday 26 September
Birthplace Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Chris Kunitz Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Chris Kunitz height is 6′ 1″ and Weight 188 lb (85 kg; 13 st 6 lb).

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Height 6′ 1″
Weight 188 lb (85 kg; 13 st 6 lb)
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Who Is Chris Kunitz's Wife?

His wife is Maureen Pfeiffer (m. 2008)

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Wife Maureen Pfeiffer (m. 2008)
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Chris Kunitz Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chris Kunitz worth at the age of 44 years old? Chris Kunitz’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Canada. We have estimated Chris Kunitz's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1979

Christopher Kunitz (born September 26, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).

1994

Two weeks later, however, he was re-claimed off waivers by the Ducks and went on to play 67 games with them, scoring 19 goals and adding 22 assists for 41 points, surpassing Paul Kariya's club record 39-point rookie season in 1994–95 (Kunitz still qualified as a first-year player because he did not play the minimum required games with Anaheim in 2003–04 to register as his NHL rookie season; the record was broken the following season by Dustin Penner's 45 points).

1997

Kunitz attended Michael A. Riffel High School in northwest Regina, graduating in 1997.

1999

Kunitz played Junior A in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) with the Melville Millionaires for two seasons before joining the NCAA college ranks with the Ferris State Bulldogs in 1999–00.

2003

After a 79-point campaign in his senior year, he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in 2003 (given to Peter Sejna), the same year Ferris State made it to the Division I Regional Finals, just missing out on the Frozen Four.

Kunitz was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim on April 1, 2003.

He split his professional rookie season between Anaheim and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks.

2004

After spending the 2004–05 NHL lock-out with Cincinnati, he was picked up on waivers by the Atlanta Thrashers in 2005–06.

2006

In the 2006–07 NHL season, Kunitz improved to 25 goals and 60 points.

He went on to help the Ducks advance through the playoffs, past the Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks, and Detroit Red Wings, en route to a Finals victory against the Ottawa Senators to capture both his and the franchise's first Stanley Cup championship.

Kunitz had been injured during the semi-finals against the Red Wings, but returned late in the Stanley Cup Finals against Ottawa to help clinch the championship in game five.

2007

He played for the Anaheim Ducks (where he won his first Stanley Cup in 2007), Atlanta Thrashers, the Pittsburgh Penguins (where he won his second, third and fourth Stanley Cup in 2009, 2016 and 2017), Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks.

The next season, in 2007–08, Kunitz was named one of the team's alternate captains, his first time with the Ducks and his professional career.

In regards to Kunitz' new position, Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle explained, "Rob Niedermayer was an alternate last year and did a fine job, and we thought it was important to involve our younger players in the leadership role. Chris Kunitz fit that role."." Kunitz's production dipped to 50 points that season.

2008

In the midst of another slow season in 2008–09, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins along with prospect Eric Tangradi for defenceman Ryan Whitney.

The move was also precipitated by a need for secondary scoring on the Penguins behind Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.

Kunitz made his international hockey debut for Team Canada at the 2008 World Hockey Championships.

He contributed 7 points in 9 games, helping Canada to a silver medal.

2009

During the 2009 playoffs, he recorded 1 goal and 13 assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup in a rematch of the previous year's Stanley Cup Finals against the Detroit Red Wings, giving Kunitz his second championship in three years.

2010

On November 6, 2010, Kunitz played his 400th career game and recorded a goal in that game against the Phoenix Coyotes.

Since 2010, he has been a regular member of the Penguins' top lines with Evgeni Malkin and/or Sidney Crosby.

2011

He was part of the first Ferris State team to make an NCAA Tournament appearance (now joined by the 2011–2012, 2013–14, 2015-16 squads).

2014

Internationally, Kunitz won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

On January 7, 2014, he was named to the 2014 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team.

2016

On March 15, 2016, he played his 800th career game and recorded a goal against the New York Islanders.

In the 2016 Playoffs, he recorded 4 goals and 8 assists for 12 points, as the Penguins went to defeat the San Jose Sharks in six games in 2016.

It would be Kunitz's third Stanley Cup of his career, his second with the Pens.

2017

On May 25, 2017, Kunitz sent the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Finals with a double overtime game winner in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Ottawa Senators.

This would later become Kunitz's last career playoff goal.

He became the oldest player to score a game 7 playoff series winning goal at the age 37.

The Penguins faced off against the Nashville Predators in the 2017 Finals, defeating them in six games to successfully defend the Stanley Cup, with Kunitz assisting on the series-winning goal.

This marked Kunitz's fourth Stanley Cup of his career, and his third as a member of the Penguins.

On July 1, 2017, Kunitz left the Penguins as a free agent and signed a one-year, $2 million, contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Lightning announced through its social media account that Kunitz would wear the #14.

Kunitz had previously worn the number with the Penguins and the Ducks.

Kunitz recorded 13 goals and 29 points during the season, but just one assist in the playoffs as the Lightning lost in the Eastern Conference Final to the eventual champion Washington Capitals in 7 games.

2018

On July 1, 2018, Kunitz signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.

He played 56 games and had 5 goals and 10 points.

2019

On July 30, 2019, Kunitz announced his retirement from professional hockey after 15 seasons.

He joined the Blackhawks' organization as a player development adviser as well as the coaching staff of their American League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs.