Forward Brian Gionta was named captain of the United States men's hockey team for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics on Monday.
Gionta, who hasn't played in the NHL this season, played 17 seasons from 2001-17 with the New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres. He was on the United States team at the 2006 Torino Olympics, which lost in the quarterfinals to Finland, and led them with four goals in six games.
Gionta named captain of United States men's team for PyeongChang Olympics
Played 17 NHL seasons with Devils, Canadiens, Sabres
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