PLAYER PROFILE: GAMBARDELLA

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PLAYER PROFILE: #10 JOE GAMBARDELLA

2016-17: 6 GP, 1g-2a-3pts (w/ Bakersfield)
41 GP, 18g-34a-52pts (w/ UMass-Lowell)

2017-18 contract status: year one of a two-year entry level contract

 

FIVE FACTS ABOUT 2016-17:

  1. Scored a goal and had an assist in his pro debut with the Condors on April 5 at Texas
  2. Helped UMass-Lowell to a Hockey East Tournament Title
  3. Received the Walter Brown Award as New England’s best American-born college player
  4. Led the River Hawks in scoring with 52 points and assists with 34
  5. Tied for ninth in the nation in scoring and was named to the River Hawks All-Decade Team (2007-2017)

 

WHAT HE’S SAYING:

“It was a dream come true. My entire life I wanted to sign an NHL contract and it was the most amazing feeling to put my name on that paper,” – Gambardella on turning pro last season after signing a two-year contract with Edmonton

HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR:

Joe Gambardella scores his first professional goal in Texas on April 5

PIC OF THE YEAR:

Gambardella pots his first as a pro in Texas