Connor Bunnaman

Connor Bunnaman (born April 16, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for Mountfield HK of the Czech Extraliga (ELH). Bunnaman played in the Ontario Hockey League for the Kitchener Rangers before being drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2016 NHL entry draft.

Early life Bunnaman was born on April 16, 1998, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Playing career Junior Growing up, Bunnaman played for the Guelph Jr. Gryphons U16 AAA in the South Central Triple-A Hockey League U16. He scored his first career OHL goal during a 6–5 win over the Guelph Storm off an assist from Mike Davies on October 13, 2014. As the Rangers began their playoff berth against the London Knights, he recorded his first post-season goal during Game 2.

Bunnaman was drafted in the fourth round, 109th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2016 NHL entry draft. Upon being drafted, Bunnaman stated that he felt he would fit in well with the team because he considered himself "a two-way, power forward. I create space well for others so I think I fit into their system well." Prior to the 2017–18 season, Bunnaman signed an entry-level contract with the team and was invited to participate in the Flyers' training camp. Upon returning, Bunnaman was named captain of the Kitchener Rangers alongside alternate captains Adam Mascherin, Connor Hall and Jake Henderson. At the night of the announcement, Bunnaman also played in his 200th career OHL game, tying Barry Duench for 41st place in franchise history for regular-season games played.

Professional Philadelphia Flyers Upon concluding his major junior ice hockey career, Bunnaman joined the Flyers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, for the 2018–19 season. He recorded his first professional goal on October 28, 2018, in a 3–1 loss against the Hershey Bears. After a slow start to the season, Bunnaman was moved to the teams' first line after Phil Varone was recalled by the Flyers and played alongside Greg Carey and Nicolas Aubé-Kubel. By December, he had a goal-scoring streak of three games and recorded the game winning goal during a game against the Belleville Senators. Bunnaman ended the season with 32 points in 62 games. He split the 2019-20 season between the Flyers and the Phantoms, but recorded his first career NHL goal on January 13, 2020, against the Boston Bruins. He also joined the Flyers for the 2020 playoffs in Toronto.

Florida Panthers On March 19, 2022, Bunnaman was involved in a trade that sent him along with Claude Giroux, German Rubtsov, and a draft pick to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Owen Tippett and some draft picks.

Abroad On July 31, 2023, as a free agent, Bunnaman was signed to his first contract abroad in agreeing to a one-year contract with Finnish Liiga team Kärpät.

At the conclusion of his contract with Kärpät, Bunnaman remained un-signed as a free agent over the summer before opting to continue his career abroad in signing an initial one-year contract with Czech league club, Mountfield HK of the ELH on October 12, 2024. During the 2024–25 season, Bunnaman having established himself within Mountfield's forward group, was signed to a two-year contract extension on January 17, 2025.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2014–15 Kitchener Rangers OHL 67 10 5 15 18 6 1 1 2 0 2015–16 Kitchener Rangers OHL 68 16 22 38 14 9 2 2 4 0 2016–17 Kitchener Rangers OHL 64 37 15 52 30 3 4 0 4 7 2017–18 Kitchener Rangers OHL 66 27 23 50 31 19 5 9 14 16 2018–19 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 62 19 13 32 16 — — — — — 2019–20 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 21 1 1 2 2 4 0 0 0 2 2019–20 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 29 6 3 9 12 — — — — — 2020–21 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 18 0 1 1 2 — — — — — 2020–21 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 15 1 1 2 12 — — — — — 2021–22 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 15 0 0 0 4 — — — — — 2021–22 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 41 6 5 11 10 — — — — — 2021–22 Charlotte Checkers AHL 12 1 2 3 0 7 1 0 1 2 2022–23 Charlotte Checkers AHL 61 16 7 23 48 7 2 3 5 0 2023–24 Oulun Kärpät Liiga 56 7 11 18 14 7 0 1 1 0 NHL totals 54 1 2 3 8 4 0 0 0 2