Fairbrother signs with Grizzlies

West Valley City, Utah – Defenseman Gianni Fairbrother signs with the Utah Grizzlies for the 2024-25 season.

Fairbrother appeared in eight games with the Grizzlies in the 2023-24 season, scoring three points (1g-2a) while also skating in one American Hockey League game with Colorado. Fairbrother was selected in the third round (77th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Fairbrother returned to action last season after missing the 2022-2023 season with an injury. He spent the entire 2021-22 season with the AHL's Laval Rocket, recording seven points (1g-6a) in 25 games.

Prior to turning pro, Fairbrother played with the Western Hockey League’s Everett Silvertips for five full seasons from 2016-21, tallying 83 points (18g-65a) in 160 games while serving as team captain during the 2020-21 season.