Gabriele inks deal with Walleye

Toledo, Ohio – Defenseman Grant Gabriele has agreed to terms with the Toledo Walleye for the 2023-24 season.Gabriele, a native of Brighton, Michigan, joins the Walleye after completing his first professional season last year with the Maine Mariners. In 67 games, he posted 25 points (9g-16a) with 22 penalty minutes and a +5 rating. He made his pro debut with a pair of games for Providence of the American Hockey League at the end of the 2021-22 season.The 26-year-old played five years at Ohio State University in which he appeared in 124 contests totaling 50 points (13g-37a). Gabriele set career highs in games played (37), goals (5), assists (15), points (20), penalty minutes (12) and plus/minus (+12) during his final year with the Buckeyes in 2021-22. He was a member of the Ohio State team that won the Big 10 regular-season championship in the 2018-19 campaign.