Dante Giannuzzi comes to Maine after spending last season in Utah.
Dante Giannuzzi comes to Maine after spending last season in Utah.
The Maine Mariners added a goaltender to their roster, announcing the signing of Dante Giannuzzi.
The 22-year-old Winnipeg native is coming off his first season in the ECHL, having played 31 games for the Utah Grizzlies in 2023-24. He was one of the Grizzlies’ main goaltending options, compiling a 13-16-0 record with a 3.63 goals-against average and .891 save percentage. He registered one shutout: a 32-save blanking of the Tulsa Oilers on New Year’s Eve.
Giannuzzi was also loaned to the Colorado Eagles of the AHL for one game.
“I’m super excited to be a Mariner,” said Giannuzzi. “I’ve heard nothing but great things about the organization, coaches, and team, as well as the city. I can’t wait to get things going in a few weeks and show everyone what I can do.”
Prior to turning pro, Giannuzzi played junior hockey for the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL for parts of five seasons.
Giannuzzi is the 20th player to be announced to the Mariners 2024-25 roster as of September 10. He’s the second goaltender, alongside Brad Arvanitis, who re-signed with the club in July after being the No. 1 netminder last season.