Abbotsford Canucks Sign Jackson Kunz To A One-Year Contract
The Abbotsford Canucks have signed center Jackson Kunz to a one-year contract starting in 2025-26. In addition to his one-year contract, the 22-year-old will be joining Abbotsford for the rest of the season on an AHL PTO. Initially drafted 113th overall by Vancouver in 2020, Kunz recently finished his four-year NCAA career, which he spent at the University of North Dakota.
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Kunz's NCAA career ended on Friday when the University of North Dakota lost to Western Michigan University. Over four-season, Kunz played 128 games, recording 24 goals and 45 points. This season, Kunz was part of the leadership team at the University of North Dakota, wearing an "A" alongside two of his teammates.
Kunz joins a Canucks team that is battling for home ice in the first round of the playoffs. Abbotsford currently sits third in the Pacific Division, with 73 points through 61 games. The Canucks have 11 games left, with their next matchup scheduled for March 28 against the Manitoba Moose.
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