Randy Gazzola

Randal John Gazzola (born September 13, 1993) is an Italian-Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for the HC Asiago in the ICE Hockey League. He previously played amateur for the UNB Varsity Reds of the AUS and at the junior level with the Val-d'Or Foreurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

Playing career Gazzola played in the QMJHL for 3 seasons 2012–13 to 2013–14, was rewarded for his outstanding play when he was named to the 2013–14 QMJHL First All-Star Team.

After his junior career, Randy went on to play CIS university hockey at the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds. Randy made an immediate impact at UNB, being selected as the conference Rookie of the Year as well as being selected to the CIS All-Rookie team. He helped UNB to the 2015 University Cup final before losing to defending champion Alberta Golden Bears 6-3. Randy won a CIS national title (University Cup) with UNB the next season, March 2016, when they defeated their AUS rivals St. Francis Xavier X-Men 3-1 in the Championship final.

On January 13, 2021, Gazzola joined his second ECHL club, agreeing to a contract for the 2020–21 season with the Fort Wayne Komets.

Awards and honours Award Year QMJHL First Team All-Star 2013–14 College AUS Rookie of the Year 2014–15 AUS All-Rookie Team 2014–15 ECHL Kelly Cup (Fort Wayne Komets) 2021