Michigan Tech

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Prior to Michigan Tech: Picked by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2021 NHL Draft as the 162nd overall pick in the sixth round … Attended the Anaheim Ducks NHL Development Camp in summer 2022 … Was the captain of the Madison Capitols in the USHL in 2021-22 … Tallied 53 points in 58 games with 22 goals and 31 assists … Played three years and 54 games of high school hockey for Maple Grove … Tallied 139 points in high school with 55 goals and 84 assists … In 2020-21, led Minnesota state high school players in assists and was second in scoring with 74 points (31 goals, 43 assists) … Was named the Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year and a finalist for the Minnesota Mr. Hockey Award … Played 24 games for Minot in the NAHL after high school season ended and registered 21 points … Played three games for Madison during the 2018-19 season.

Personal: Shoots right … Son of Erik and Karen Kukkonen … Born Kyle William Kukkonen on November 13, 2002, in Maple Grove, Minnesota … Has an older brother, Trevor, and younger brother, David … Trevor is also a member of the Michigan Tech hockey team … Attended Maple Grove Senior High and also played baseball … Enjoys golfing and waterskiing … Majoring in engineering.