Hunter began his junior hockey career with the Brantford Alexanders for the 1979–80 season where in his rookie season he finished fifth in team scoring, getting 34 goals and 89 points in 66 games, while getting 171 penalty minutes, helping Brantford to the playoffs.
Hunter started his junior hockey career with the Brantford Alexanders during the 1979–80 season, where he achieved fifth place in team scoring, recording 34 goals and 89 points in 66 games while accumulating 171 penalty minutes, contributing to Brantford's playoff appearance.