Noel Gunler (born 7 October 2001) is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger currently playing for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Gunler was drafted 41st overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2020 NHL entry draft.
Playing career Gunler played as a youth in his native Sweden with hometown club, Luleå HF. He made his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) debut with his Luleå during the 2018–19 season, collected 2 goals and 5 points through 15 games.
During the 2020–21 season, Gunler recorded 3 points through 10 games with Luleå before he transferred to fellow SHL club, Brynäs IF, on 6 November 2020.
In the 2021–22 campaign, his fourth year in the SHL, Gunler showed his offensive potential in finishing second in the team in goals and fourth in points in collecting 13 goals and 23 points in 52 regular season games. After appearing in all 3 post-season games, Gunler left Sweden and was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with his draft club, the Carolina Hurricanes, on 30 March 2022. With his contract due to begin in the following season, Gunler immediately joined AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, on a professional tryout contract.
As a pending restricted free agent, having been unable to debut with the Hurricanes, Gunler returned to his native Sweden in securing a two-year contract with Djurgårdens IF of the SHL on 22 June 2026.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2016–17 Luleå HF J20 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2017–18 Luleå HF J20 41 8 14 22 50 8 3 3 6 8 2018–19 Luleå HF J20 31 27 19 46 78 3 0 3 3 2 2018–19 Luleå HF SHL 15 2 3 5 2 — — — — — 2019–20 Luleå HF J20 4 4 2 6 2 — — — — — 2019–20 Luleå HF SHL 45 4 9 13 16 — — — — — 2020–21 Luleå HF SHL 10 2 1 3 8 — — — — — 2020–21 Brynäs IF SHL 29 7 5 12 8 — — — — — 2021–22 Brynäs IF SHL 52 13 10 23 36 3 0 0 0 2 2021–22 Chicago Wolves AHL 11 3 2 5 2 10 1 1 2 8 2022–23 Chicago Wolves AHL 31 8 10 18 12 — — — — — 2023–24 Oulun Kärpät Liiga 24 5 3 8 8 — — — — — 2024–25 Chicago Wolves AHL 58 13 13 26 39 2 0 0 0 0 2025–26 Chicago Wolves AHL 71 15 20 35 56 21 2 5 7 22 SHL totals 151 28 28 56 70 3 0 0 0 2
International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2017 Sweden U17 8th 5 0 0 0 6 2021 Sweden WJC 5th 5 4 1 5 12 Junior totals 10 4 1 5 18
Awards and honors Award Year RefAHL Calder Cup (Chicago Wolves) 2022
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