Giancarlo Chanton

Giancarlo Chanton (born 29 November 2002) is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing with Genève-Servette HC of the National League (NL).

Giancarlo Chanton
Born (2002-11-29) November 29, 2002
Büsserach, Switzerland
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 188 lb (85 kg; 13 st 6 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NL team Genève-Servette HC
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2021–present

Playing career

Chanton played his junior hockey with the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).[1]

On May 13, 2021, Chanton signed his first professional contract with Genève-Servette HC of the National League (NL), agreeing to a three-year deal through the 2023/24 season.[2][3]

On June 8, 2021, it was announced that Chanton would be loaned to SC Langenthal of the Swiss League (SL) for the 2021/22 season.[4][5]

International play

Chanton was named to Switzerland's junior team for the 2021 World Junior Championships in Edmonton, Canada.[6][7]

References
  1. "Youngster Giancarlo Chanton to play in North America". swisshockeynews.ch. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
  2. "Genève-Servette HC extends with Karrer, confirms three transfers". swisshockeynews.ch. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
  3. "The SCL Tigers lose a defensive talent to Genève-Servette HC". sport.ch. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  4. "SC Langenthal adds two forwards and two young goaltenders". swisshockeynews.ch. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
  5. "Stéphane Charlin and Giancarlo Chanton with B-licence to Langenthal". gshc.ch. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  6. "Roster for the World Juniors set - three players didn't survive final cut". swisshockeynews.ch. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
  7. "Niagara IceDogs defenceman representing Switzerland at World Juniors". iheartradio.ca. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
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