About Brian Gionta Memorabilia & Collectibles
A right wing player in the American Hockey League,
Brian Gionta was born in Rochester, New York on January 18, 1979. He was best known as the smallest player with a weight of 175 pounds in the National Hockey League. Gio, as he is fondly called by his teammates, as well as by the media people, is established as one of the most promising players of the NHL and made the Brian Gionta Photomint w/ 2 gold coins in as an imperative item to many hockey enthusiasts.
Brian Gionta had already caught everyone’s attention on the field of hockey even at an early age. He had won the National Championship when he was still the Eagles Captain of the Boston College during the playing season in 2000 and 2001. With great performances in his college years, he was chosen by the New Jersey Devils during the NHL Entry Draft in the year 1998. This event marked his entrance in the professional hockey league.
Until then, Gionta continued granting his team with numerous victories which also led to his winning various awards for himself. Among his many achievements include being elected to the All-Rookie Team in 1997-98, East First All-American Team in 1998-99, as well as being named as the Player of the Year in 2000-01, the Brian Gionta Photomint w/ 2 gold coins then became an important piece of his fans. He also had been honored with the Stanley Cup by the New Jersey Devils on 2002-03.
About Brian Gionta:
Brian Gionta (full name: Brian Gionta; no nicknames) plays right wing for the Montreal Canadiens. Over 9 seasons, he has played 599 games, scored 203 goals, and made 189 assists. Born in Rochester, New York on January 18, 1979, Gionta stands 5-7 and weighs 173 lbs. He was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 3rd round (82nd overall) of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.