Giancarlo Chanton Explained

Birth Date:29 November 2002
Birth Place:Büsserach, Switzerland
Position:Defense
Shoots:Left
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:188
League:NL
Team:Genève-Servette HC
Prospect League:NL
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:2021

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).

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]

Notes and References

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

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