’Cat Nips: Was one of the rookies to crack the regular line up to earn first letter. Shoots left.

2006-07: Appeared in 41 games. Tallied three goals for three points. Scored first collegiate goal against Notre Dame (12/30) at 13:22 of the first period. Two of his three goals were first goals.

Before NMU: Played for the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders of the USHL during the 2005-06 sesaon...Skated in 53 games and put up the numbers of 5-14-19...Played for the Soo Indians in the NAHL during the 2004-05 season...Named to the NAHL All-Rookie Team.

Personal: A 2005 graduate of Sault Area High School...Likes to hunt and fish...Majoring in business...Uncle, Joe Shawhan, played hockey for Lake Superior State and is now an assistant coach with the Lakers...Son of Bonnie and Mike Kaunisto...Born on February 7, 1987.