Randy Gazzola

Randy Gazzola (born September 13, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for the Fort Wayne Komets in the ECHL. He previously played amateur for the UNB Varsity Reds of the AUS and at the junior level with the Val-d'Or Foreurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

Randy Gazzola
Born (1993-09-13) September 13, 1993
Thorold, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
ECHL team
Former teams		 Fort Wayne Komets
Toledo Walleye
Ritten-Renon
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2019–present
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing Canada East
World Junior A Challenge
2011 Langley

Playing career

Gazzola played in the QMJHL for 3 seasons 2012–13 to 2013–14, was rewarded for his outstanding play when he was named to the 2013–14 QMJHL First All-Star Team.[1]

After his junior career, Randy went on to play CIS university hockey at the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds. Randy made an immediate impact at UNB, being selected as the conference Rookie of the Year as well as being selected to the CIS All-Rookie team. He helped UNB to the 2015 University Cup final before losing to defending champion Alberta Golden Bears 6-3. Randy won a CIS national title (University Cup) with UNB the next season, March 2016, when they defeated their AUS rivals St. Francis Xavier X-Men 3-1 in the Championship final.

On January 13, 2021, Gazzola joined his second ECHL club, agreeing to a contract for the 2020–21 season with the Fort Wayne Komets.[2]

Awards and honours
Award Year
QMJHL First Team All-Star 2013–14 [3]
AUS Rookie of the Year 2014–15 [4]
AUS All-Rookie Team 2014–15 [5]
CIS All-Rookie Team 2014–15 [6]

References
  1. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/04/02/val-dors-anthony-mantha_n_5080576.html
  2. "Komets sign Gazzola, Hawkins". Fort Wayne Komets. January 13, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. http://atlanticuniversitysport.com/sports/mice/2014-15/releases/20150304wjdw7g
  5. http://atlanticuniversitysport.com/sports/mice/2014-15/releases/20150304wjdw7g
  6. http://english.cis-sic.ca/championships/mice/2015/files/awards
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