ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Giannuzzi Earns a 32 Save Shutout to Complete 3 Game Sweep

Published on December 31, 2023 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Utah Grizzlies' Dante Giannuzzi on game night
Utah Grizzlies' Dante Giannuzzi on game night
(Utah Grizzlies)

West Valley City, Utah - Dante Giannuzzi saved all 32 shots he saw and Josh Wesley scored Utah's lone goal as they defeated the Tulsa Oilers 1-0 to complete a 3 game sweep at Maverik Center on New Year's Eve.

Josh Wesley gave Utah a 1-0 lead on a 5 on 3 power play goal 11:32 into the contest. That turned out to be the only goal of the contest. Utah was 1 for 6 on the power play and a perfect 3 for 3 on the penalty kill.

Giannuzzi earned his first professional shutout with the Sunday afternoon win. He had 5 career shutouts in the WHL. Utah earned a weekend sweep to conclude the 2023 calendar year. The Grizzlies are 11-6 at home this season. Tulsa's record falls to 13-13-2.

The Grizzlies are on the road for 9 straight games beginning on January 5, 2024 at Newfoundland. Face-off is at 3:30 pm mountain time. Utah's next home game is on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 vs Rapid City at 7:10 pm.

3 stars

1. Dante Giannuzzi (Utah) - 32 save shutout.

2. Josh Wesley (Utah) - 1 goal.

3. Brett Stapley (Utah) - 1 assist.

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Utah Grizzlies' Dante Giannuzzi on game night
Utah Grizzlies' Dante Giannuzzi on game night
   



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