A former Chilliwack Chief will be turning pro next season.
After four seasons with the Brown University Bears, defenceman Zach Giuttari has signed a professional contract with the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolfpack. The Wolfpack are the top minor affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Rangers, based in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Giuttari spent one season with the Chiefs in 2015-16, helping Chilliwack reach the Fred Page Cup final where they fell in six games to the West Kelowna Warriors.
In 73 regular season and playoff games, the now 23-year-old Rhode Island product posted nine goals and 23 points along with dependable defensive play.
Giuttari produced 16 goals and 38 points in 121 career games at Brown U and ended his fourth year captaining the Bears.
Giuttari saw action in one game with the Wolfpack before COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the AHL season.
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