How Can Be A Captain- Brian Gionta

Brian Joseph Gionta is now 31 years old and birthday on 18th January. As the professional hockey player and the captain of Montreal Canadiens, he is the second captain who was born in American of Canadiens. His teammates called him Gio, he is also the second shortest player in the NHL. He is known as an indomitable player. Gionta was first drafted by New Jersey Devils 82nd overall NHL Entry Draft 12 years ago. He attended high school at the Aquinas Institute in Rochester as as a short boy. And then skate for Boston College from 1997 to 2001. In the 2000-2001 season, he help the team win a National Championship as Eagles captain. At that time, Marty Reasoner named his first nickname as "Rochester". He do excellent as a freshman together with Reasoner, posting 30 goals and 62 points in 40 games as the Eagles fell against the University of Michigan in Boston. As a sophomore of BC, Gionta gained 60 points but terminated by the University of Maine in the Frozen Four semifinals. He got 54 points in the senior season as a captain, helping Boston College win National Championship. When playing against University of Maine, he scored 5 goals. Boston College player Stephen is his brother and help the Boston College be the best College Hockey team at that time. Brian had played 310 games for New Jersey, including 50 playoff games. Also be a member of the 2002–03 Stanley Cup championship teamHe played for their affiliate the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League (AHL), in 2004-2005 lockout. He also joined the 2006 U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey team which was held in Turin, Italy. As a 5'7" player, Brian Gionta is one of the shortest players currently playing in the NHL, until now he enjoyed great success from the second half of the 2003–2004 season He is known as the most effective and offensive player in Devils at the same time, though his short height. Gionta ultimately signed a contract with Montreal Canadiens for 5 years, the salary of $25 million. This has reunited him with former Devils' teammate Scott Gomez. To read more aboutBrian Gionta, you can come to http://www.nhl-hockeyjerseys.com in which many Brian Gionta jerseycan be found, together with Canadiens Georges Laraque Jersey.