Wild draft pick Luke Kunin honored as Big Ten's second star

November 2, 2016 at 5:41AM
Luke Kunin, center.
Luke Kunin, center. (Brian Stensaas — Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Wisconsin sophomore Luke Kunin, whom the Wild picked 15th overall last June in the NHL draft, was named the Big Ten's second star of the week.

Kunin had three goals and two assists as the Badgers beat then-No. 18 St. Lawrence 5-2 and Clarkson 5-4 last weekend on the road.

The native of Chesterfield, Mo., is the Badgers' team captain at age 18 and is tied for the team lead in goals with four through six games.

Wisconsin is 4-2.

is 8-0 at home this season, 23-0 counting last season.

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