Brian Gionta

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Currently with the Montreal Canadiens.

Card bought at a card shop in February 2012


Brian Gionta is the captain of the Montréal Canadiens in the NHL. Gionta is the second American-Born captain (the first Chris Chellios, was a Co-Captain with Guy Carbonneau).He goes by the nickname "Gio" for his teammates and the Rochester Rocket. Although small in size compared to most other players (Gionta is currently the second shortest player in the NHL; Nathan Gerbe is two inches shorter.He is known for his Tenacious play. The funny part is that Gionta was drafted 82nd overall in 1998 and he was #14. Now currently on the devils #14 is Adam Henrique and he was drafted 82nd overall too. During his senior year on the Eagles (jr hockey team) he led the nation in goal scoring with 33 goals including a spectacular performance against the University of Maine, in which he scored 5 goals on his first five shots.