Islanders Loan Gionta to Bridgeport
October 17, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn . - The New York Islanders announced Wednesday that Stephen Gionta has been loaned to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. Gionta agreed on a one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract with the Islanders on Saturday, Oct. 13.
Gionta, 35, played 30 games for the Sound Tigers last season and scored five points (two goals, three assists). The Rochester, N.Y. native also played 26 games with the Islanders during the 2016-17 campaign, collecting six points (one goal, five assists).
Since making his NHL debut in 2010, Gionta has posted 56 points (16 goals, 40 assists) in 296 regular season games, with the New Jersey Devils and Islanders. Gionta added seven points (three goals, four assists) in 24 Stanley Cup Playoff games during the Devils post-season appearance in 2011-12, where they reached the Stanley Cup Final.
Prior to his NHL career, Gionta spent five seasons in the AHL with the Lowell Devils and Albany River Rats, collecting 146 points (63 goals, 83 assists) in 374 games. While in Albany, Gionta set a club record with 371 games played, ranked fourth all-time in goals and third in assists and points.
Gionta played four seasons at Boston College, where he scored 90 points (33 goals, 57 assists) in 151 games. While at Boston College, Gionta helped the Eagles advance to two NCAA Frozen Four Tournaments, including an appearance in the 2006 National Championship game. He helped the Eagles win three straight regular-season Hockey East Championships (2003, 2004, 2005), adding the playoff conference championship during his junior season (2005).
Internationally, Gionta won a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2013 World Championships (Sweden & Finland), scoring three goals in 10 games. Gionta scored two goals in six games while representing Team USA at the 2001 U18 World Junior Championships (Helsinki).
Next time out: The Sound Tigers return to action this Friday with a 7 p.m. matchup against the Providence Bruins at Webster Bank Arena. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Webster Bank Arena Click It or Ticket Box Office. Fans can also follow all of the live action via AHLTV and the Sound Tigers Radio Network, beginning with the pre-game show at 6:45 p.m.
Packed Promotional Lineup: The Sound Tigers will boast one of their most extensive and wide-ranging promotional schedules ever for the 2018-19 season. The fan-friendly calendar includes the return of popular themes like Hockey and Hops (Nov. 23 and Mar. 17), Military Appreciation (Jan. 12), Star Wars Night (Jan. 19) and Princess Night (Mar. 30). Regional hockey fans will be elated for the addition of Hockey Weekend in Connecticut (Feb. 23-24), while other new headliners include Holiday Gift Weekend (Dec. 15-16) and a revamped Teddy Bear Toss (Nov. 23). View the full 2018-19 promotional schedule.
For additional details or to reserve a group outing for any giveaway or theme night, please call the Sound Tigers' front office at (203) 345-2300 ext 7.
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