mario brunetta
1987-88 quebec nordiques Game Used Stick
In 1987-88, Mario Brunetta used this Sher-Wood goalie stick in game action with the Quebec Nordiques. The end of its life was likely on November 18, 1987, after a matchup vs Edmonton in which he was the backup to Mario Gosselin. The heavy wear and tear on it denotes likely usage in games prior to the 18th.
Born on January 25, 1967 in Quebec City, Quebec, Mario Brunetta was drafted 162nd overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1985. After concluding his junior career with the Laval Titan in the QMJHL, Brunetta turned pro in the 1987-88 season. From there, his pro career continued until 2002-03, seeing him play in Europe, the QSPHL (now LNAH), AHL, and the NHL. Brunetta's NHL debut occurred on October 31, 1987 vs the Pittsburgh Penguins. Starting in goal, he stopped 30 of 35 shots that he faced in a 5-4 overtime loss. His NHL playing career went from 1987-88 to 1989-90 and saw him play exclusively with the Quebec Nordiques.
In his NHL career, Mario Brunetta appeared in 40 regular season games, going 12-17-1 with a 3.90GAA, and a 0.871% save average. He appeared in no NHL playoff games.
Among his career accolades include being named Italy's Best Goaltender (1991), winning the Italian League Championship (1994), and representing Team Italy in both the IIHF World Championships (1995, 1998, 2002) and in the Winter Olympics (1998).
Acquired from: Private collector
Dates of use: November 18, 1987 v Edmonton as backup goalie
*Though likely used multiple times prior to that date given the wear present.
Photomatched: No
Born on January 25, 1967 in Quebec City, Quebec, Mario Brunetta was drafted 162nd overall by the Quebec Nordiques in 1985. After concluding his junior career with the Laval Titan in the QMJHL, Brunetta turned pro in the 1987-88 season. From there, his pro career continued until 2002-03, seeing him play in Europe, the QSPHL (now LNAH), AHL, and the NHL. Brunetta's NHL debut occurred on October 31, 1987 vs the Pittsburgh Penguins. Starting in goal, he stopped 30 of 35 shots that he faced in a 5-4 overtime loss. His NHL playing career went from 1987-88 to 1989-90 and saw him play exclusively with the Quebec Nordiques.
In his NHL career, Mario Brunetta appeared in 40 regular season games, going 12-17-1 with a 3.90GAA, and a 0.871% save average. He appeared in no NHL playoff games.
Among his career accolades include being named Italy's Best Goaltender (1991), winning the Italian League Championship (1994), and representing Team Italy in both the IIHF World Championships (1995, 1998, 2002) and in the Winter Olympics (1998).
Acquired from: Private collector
Dates of use: November 18, 1987 v Edmonton as backup goalie
*Though likely used multiple times prior to that date given the wear present.
Photomatched: No
