School: Maple Grove
Position: Forward
Year: Senior
College plans: Michigan Tech
The Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year “is an extremely gifted player who makes his teammates better,” according to an opposing coach. Kukkonen, a Mr. Hockey Award finalist, paced the state-tournament bound Crimson with 30 goals and 42 assists.
Click here to read more about Kukkonen in a story by the Star Tribune's David La Vaque.