Michael Bunting
Ice hockey player, NHL All-Star selection
Born
September 17th, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played ice hockey as a left winger in the National Hockey League. Made professional debut with the Arizona Coyotes and later played for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Contributed to the team’s offensive success through consistent scoring. Achieved the distinction of being selected as an NHL All-Star during the 2022-2023 season. Recognized for strong performances, especially during playoff runs.
Selected as an NHL All-Star in 2023
Played for Arizona Coyotes and Toronto Maple Leafs
Contributed to team scoring with multiple assists and goals
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