PLAYER OF THE MONTHS 1-12-2007

1-12-2007 Player of the month: Brian Gionta (R)
NHL has awarded Brian Gionta (R) of New Jersey Devils as Player Of The Month He registered 15 goals and 10 assists for 25 points in 13 games last month. He also had 3 game winning goals.

A native of USA, Brian Gionta was originally drafted to the NHL by the New Jersey Devils in the 3rd round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 271 NHL games during his career, notching 104 goals and adding 83 assists along with 115 penalty minutes. The 28 year old right wing has played 23 games with the New Jersey Devils this season, totalling 19+14=33 with 2 PIM.


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