Former Bruin lands NCAA coaching job
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Dorin Canaday
January 13, 2023 (0:07)
A former member of the Boston Bruins has found a coaching job in Division 1 of the NCAA.
On Thursday, the Niagara University Purple Eagles (NU) announced they have hired Brian Gionta as Director of Player Development.
As per NU's PR:
''I am excited to join a great staff led by Jason Lammers and pass on my experiences and aid the development of current and future Purple Eagles.''
- Brian Gionta
Gionta spent 16 seasons in the NHL, appearing in 1,026 games with the Devils, Canadiens, Sabres and Bruins, and registering 291 goals and 304 assists.
A brief stint (20 games) with the Bruins, ended with 2 goals and 7 assists for Gionta. He also spent four years at Boston College, recording 123 goals and 109 assists.
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