‘“For sure,’’ said Gionta, 38, the Greece native and pride of Aquinas Institute. “When you put it all together like that, 100 percent. I’ve been fortunate enough to pretty much do everything you can in the game. I’m thankful obviously for the support I’ve had from my family but also some of the people within the hockey community who believed in me, too. Without having the chance to prove yourself, I wouldn’t be where I am.’’’
Brian Gionta's 1,000-game milestone one for the underdog
Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle