Brian Gionta
15 Interesting Facts
Brian Gionta was a Stanley Cup-winning NHL forward and respected leader who captained two NHL franchises and the 2018 U.S. Olympic team.
He won the Stanley Cup as a member of the New Jersey Devils in 2003.
He served as team captain for both the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres during his NHL career.
He captained the United States men's ice hockey team at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
He set the New Jersey Devils single-season goal-scoring record by netting 48 goals during the 2005-06 season.
He won an NCAA National Championship as team captain of Boston College in 2001.
He became only the second American-born player to serve as captain of the Montreal Canadiens, following Chris Chelios.
He scored the 20,000th NHL goal in Montreal Canadiens franchise history on March 5, 2013.
He played in his 1,000th career regular-season NHL game on March 27, 2017, against the Florida Panthers.
He was part of the Devils' high-scoring 'EGG' line alongside Patrik Elias and Scott Gomez.
His younger brother Stephen also played in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders.
He scored the last goal in the history of Pittsburgh's Civic Arena during Game 7 of the 2010 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
He scored the first New Jersey Devils goal in Prudential Center history on October 27, 2007.
He signed a practice-squad contract with the AHL's Rochester Americans in 2017 to prepare for the Olympics without an active NHL contract.
He scored on each of his first five shots in a single college game against the University of Maine during his senior season.
He was named Rookie of the Year while playing high school hockey for the Aquinas Institute in Rochester in 1993-94.
About Brian Gionta
Brian Gionta was an American former professional ice hockey right winger who played 16 seasons in the NHL. Drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 1998, he won the Stanley Cup in 2003 and went on to serve as captain for both the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres. A high-energy leader despite his smaller frame, he also captained Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
2003
NCAA National Champion
2001
Hockey East Player of the Year
2000-01
Olympic Team Captain
2018
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Teams & Career
Brian Gionta played for 4 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the New Jersey Devils in 1998.