Brian Gionta

The Young And The Relentless

The Right Mix Of Youth And Experience Could Be The Winning Recipe For U.S. Men's Team

GANGNEUNG, South Korea – If age is but a state of mind, Troy Terry and Brian Gionta have the right mindset to be members of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team. ...

Sunday, February 11, 2018 - 08:41

Tags: Brian Gionta, Troy Terry, U.S. Men's Olympic Team, PyeongChang2018

Take Five With Brian Gionta

A Quick Q&A with Brian Gionta of the U.S. Men's Olympic Team

Two minutes with Brian Gionta will tell you all you need to know why he was named the captain of the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team. Not only the oldest athlete in the U.S. delegation, he is one of...

Sunday, February 11, 2018 - 08:18

Tags: 2018 Olympic Winter Games, Brian Gionta, U.S. Men's Olympic Team, PyeongChang2018

New York State Of Mind

A Local Legacy Of Leadership Can Be Found Among A Trio Of NHL Captains

Somewhere along the way, folks in the National Hockey League forgot how to spell New Yorck...

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 16:33

Tags: Brian Gionta, Dustin Brown, New York, NHL, NHL Captains, Ron Rolston, Ryan Callahan, Feature

Backhand Shot

With Brian Gionta of the New Jersey Devils

Brian Gionta may be small in stature (5-foot-7) but no one in the NHL plays with more heart. He enjoyed his best season in 2005-06, scoring 48 goals and 89 points. That same season, he was named to...

Thursday, June 9, 2011 - 09:13

Tags: Backhand Shot, Brian Gionta, Hockey Techniques, New Jersey Devils, Tips from the Stars

Mad Skillz

10 Tips From The Pros You Need To Be At Your Best This Season

Over the years, USA Hockey Magazine has been able to tap into the knowledge of some of the best and brightest hockey minds around, from American-born NHL players to high-level coaches across the...

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 10:40

Tags: Adam Deadmarsh, Backhand Shot, Bill Guerin, Brian Gionta, Bryan Trottier, Erik Cole, Hockey tips, Mark Tabrum, Mike Mottau, Patrick Kane, Shelley Looney, skating speed, Skills Development, Snap shot, Feature

Little Big Men

Many Scouts Accuse Players Of Being Too Small For the NHL. But Many Under 6 Feet Are Surviving And Thriving In The Land Of The Giants.

When Penny Gionta first introduced her kids to skating, she was hoping a winter extra-curricular activity would enrich their lives while at the same time keep them away from the television. &...

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 11:21

Tags: Brett Lebda, Brian Gionta, Brian Rafalski, Chris Drury, Detroit Red Wings, Jason Blake, Mike York, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, NHL, Patrick Kane, Phil Kessel, Scott Gomez, Short players, Zach Parise, Feature

Supporting The Puck Carrier Keeps The Numbers In Your Favor

With Brian Gionta of the New Jersey Devils

Being a good teammate can take on many forms, whether it’s in the locker room or on the bench. Perhaps the best way to be a good teammate is to support one another on the ice. This means...

Sunday, April 5, 2009 - 10:58

Tags: Brian Gionta, Hockey tips, New Jersey Devils, Tips from the Stars