Chris Kunitz to Undergo Surgery on Right Hand Tomorrow
Monday, May. 14th, 2007
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced today that left wing Chris Kunitz will undergo surgery tomorrow morning to repair a broken bone in his right hand. Kunitz is doubtful to return this post-season. He suffered the injury late in the third period of Game 1 vs. Detroit.
Kunitz has appeared in 11 playoff games this season, scoring 1-5=6 points after scoring 25-35=60 points in 81 regular season games. Kunitz appeared in his first full NHL season in 2005-2006, scoring 19-22=41 points in 67 games. He added 3-5=8 points in 16 playoff games last season.
A native of Regina, Sask., Kunitz was claimed on waivers from Atlanta on Oct. 18, 2005. He was originally signed by Anaheim as a free agent on April 1, 2003.
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