Zach Giuttari is a professional ice hockey defenseman known for his two-way play and leadership.

Professional Career

Undrafted, Giuttari signed with the New York Rangers organization as a free agent. He played 139 games in the AHL, primarily with the Hartford Wolf Pack and briefly with the Abbotsford Canucks.

In 2023, he moved to Europe and joined Växjö Lakers HC in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Over three seasons, he appeared in 141 regular-season games plus playoffs and Champions Hockey League matches. For the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, he signed a two-year contract with Linköping HC.

Giuttari is also the founder of ZG Sports, an online hockey development platform offering video analysis and skills training. His journey reflects a commitment to excellence in competition, academics, and community.

College Career at Brown University

Giuttari played four seasons (2016–2020) for Brown University in the ECAC Hockey conference, appearing in 121 games and tallying 54 points (16G, 38A). He progressed steadily:

Freshman (2016-17): 25 games, 3 assists, +3 rating.
Sophomore (2017-18): 31 games, 16 points (5G, 11A).
Junior (2018-19): Assistant captain; 34 games, career-high 20 points (7G, 13A); led defensemen in scoring, Second Team All-Ivy, Academic All-Ivy; led team in power-play goals, game-winners, and blocked shots; helped reach ECAC semifinals.
Senior (2019-20): Team captain; led the Bears in points (15) and assists (11) in 31 games; Second Team All-Ivy.

A standout student-athlete, Giuttari maintained a 3.50 GPA and graduated in 2020 with double majors in Mechanical Engineering and Economics. He earned multiple academic honors, including Academic All-Ivy and three-time ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team selections. He also played two seasons of varsity lacrosse while balancing his rigorous coursework.

High School and Prep Career

Giuttari attended The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut, where he excelled both on and off the ice. He served as captain of the hockey team and was named First Team All-League and All-New England. His prep teams achieved significant success, including NEPSAC Large School Championship and Founders’ League titles. He also captained the Connecticut Wolf Pack U18 team to a national championship and played lacrosse. Giuttari earned the Sellers Faculty Prize for personal achievement and service.

Before college, he played a standout junior season (2015-16) with the Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL, recording 18 points in 54 games and helping the team reach the finals.

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